Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
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
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
South Africa
South-Eastern Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Hot
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.
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
Top Producer
New Zealand
Brazil
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Spain
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tamarillo and Orange
We might think that Tamarillo and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Orange with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Orange 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 Orange is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.