Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
  
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
  
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
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
  
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Heart burn
  
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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)
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal
  
99+
245.00 kcal
  
31
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal
  
27
265.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal
  
99+
303.00 kcal
  
17
Type
Fruit vegetable
  
Berry, Tropical
  
Season
All seasons
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
  
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Tangy, Tart
  
Strong, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
South Africa
  
Central America, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.8-7
  
5.5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
  
Hot, Sunny
  
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.
  
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
New Zealand
  
Costa Rica
  
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
  
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
New Zealand
  
Costa Rica
  
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
  
Ananas comosus
  
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
  
Ananas sativus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Commelinidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Poales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Ananas
  
Species
Solanum betaceum
  
A. comosus
  
Generic Group
Nightshade
  
Pineapple
  
Difference Between Tamarillo and Pineapple
We might think that Tamarillo and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Solanales and Poales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.