Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, 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, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Pink
Taste
Tangy, Tart
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
South Africa
Barbados
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm
Humid, Warm
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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Top Producer
New Zealand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Japan
Top Exporter
New Zealand
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Solanum betaceum
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Pink Grapefruit is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.