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Tamarillo and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects 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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Heart burn
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

3.80 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.30 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

1.00 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.00 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.520.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.48 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.20 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

29.80 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.09 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.36 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

321.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.57 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.44 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.70 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.60 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.15 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

38.90 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.11 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.00 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

36.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

80.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

72.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

195.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

180.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable
Berry

Season

All seasons
Summer

Varieties

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange, Red, Yellow
Red

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Tangy, Tart
Sour, Tart

Origin

South Africa
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-76-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Rainfall, Warm
Cold

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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

New Zealand
Russia

Other Countries

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

New Zealand
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum betaceum
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Solanales
Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Solanum
Ribes

Species

Solanum betaceum
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Nightshade
Saxifrage

Difference Between Tamarillo and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Red Currant with peel is 31.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.