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Tamarillo and Guava


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Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary  

General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Heart burn  
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
3.80 g  
99+
14.30 g  
30

Fiber
3.30 g  
18
5.40 g  
8

Sugar
1.00 g  
99+
8.90 g  
30

Protein
2.00 g  
10
2.50 g  
5

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52  
1
0.18  
9

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg  
34
31.00 mcg  
16

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
22
0.07 mg  
13

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg  
99+
1.08 mg  
7

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.45 mg  
6

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg  
8
0.11 mg  
14

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg  
31
49.00 mcg  
3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg  
29
228.30 mg  
1

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg  
3
0.73 mg  
15

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
36
2.60 mcg  
24

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
5,204.00 mcg  
1

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
0.00 mg  
32
7.60 mg  
13

Fat
0.36 g  
24
0.95 g  
7

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
321.00 mg  
16
417.00 mg  
10

Iron
0.57 mg  
22
0.26 mg  
39

Sodium
1.44 mg  
19
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
10.70 mg  
33
18.00 mg  
23

Magnesium
20.60 mg  
13
22.00 mg  
11

Zinc
0.15 mg  
18
0.23 mg  
12

Phosphorus
38.90 mg  
10
40.00 mg  
8

Manganese
0.11 mg  
29
0.15 mg  
21

Copper
0.05 mg  
40
0.23 mg  
5

Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
112.00 mg  
6

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
288.00 mg  
5

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
16
Not Available  

Water Content
84.00 g  
40
80.80 g  
99+

Ash
0.00 g  
99+
1.40 g  
5

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
68.00 kcal  
15

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal  
22
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal  
99+
325.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal  
11
57.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal  
15
55.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal  
27
240.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal  
99+
340.00 kcal  
11

Characteristics

Type
Fruit vegetable  
Tree fruit, Tropical  

Season
All seasons  
All seasons  

Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red  
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow  
Green, Pink, Yellow  

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow  
White  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Fleshy  
Crispy  

Taste
Tangy, Tart  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
South Africa  
Central America, Mexico, South America  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Loam, Rocky, Sandy  

Soil pH
5.8-7  
4.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm  
Sunny  

Facts

Facts about
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  
  • The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
  • Guava leaves are used to make tea.
  • Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
  • Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand  
India  

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines  
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Canada  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
India  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum  
Psidium guajava  

Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Asteridae  
Rosidae  

Order
Solanales  
Myrtales  

Family
Solanaceae  
Myrtaceae  

Genus
Solanum  
Psidium  

Species
Solanum betaceum  
Psidium guajava  

Generic Group
Nightshade  
Myrtle  

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Guava

We might think that Tamarillo and Guava are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Guava Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Guava is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Guava with peel is Not Available and 68.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Guava belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Guava is Solanales and Myrtales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Guava belongs to Myrtaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Guava belongs to Psidium genus of Psidium guajava species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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