Tamarillo and Lychee
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Heart burn
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.80 g
99+
16.53 g
19
Fiber
3.30 g
18
1.30 g
33
Sugar
1.00 g
99+
15.23 g
8
Protein
2.00 g
10
0.83 g
35
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52
1
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg
34
0.00 mcg
37
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
22
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
14
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg
99+
0.60 mg
24
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg
8
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg
29
71.50 mg
7
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg
3
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
0.40 mcg
33
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
0.00 mg
32
7.10 mg
14
Fat
0.36 g
24
0.44 g
20
Minerals
Potassium
321.00 mg
16
171.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.57 mg
22
0.13 mg
99+
Sodium
1.44 mg
19
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.70 mg
33
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
20.60 mg
13
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.15 mg
18
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
38.90 mg
10
31.00 mg
16
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.06 mg
99+
Copper
0.05 mg
40
0.15 mg
11
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
67.00 mg
27
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
84.00 g
40
81.76 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal
22
66.00 kcal
10
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
77.73 kcal
8
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
99+
277.00 kcal
21
Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal
11
91.00 kcal
8
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal
15
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
27
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
99+
280.00 kcal
28
Characteristics
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South Africa
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-7
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Nephelium litchi
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Solanum
Litchi
Species
Solanum betaceum
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Nightshade
Soapberry
Difference Between Tamarillo and Lychee
We might think that Tamarillo and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Lychee 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 Lychee is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
