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Tamarillo and Red Currant


Red Currant and Tamarillo


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
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)   
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 g   
99+
13.80 g   
34

Fiber
3.30 g   
18
4.30 g   
13

Sugar
1.00 g   
99+
7.37 g   
40

Protein
2.00 g   
10
1.40 g   
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52   
1
0.10   
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg   
34
2.00 mcg   
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
22
0.04 mg   
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg   
8
0.07 mg   
24

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg   
31
8.00 mcg   
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg   
29
41.00 mg   
20

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg   
3
0.10 mg   
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
11.00 mcg   
8

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
47.00 mcg   
22

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.36 g   
24
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
321.00 mg   
16
275.00 mg   
22

Iron
0.57 mg   
22
1.00 mg   
13

Sodium
1.44 mg   
19
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
10.70 mg   
33
33.00 mg   
13

Magnesium
20.60 mg   
13
13.00 mg   
22

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.23 mg   
12

Phosphorus
38.90 mg   
10
44.00 mg   
7

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.19 mg   
20

Copper
0.05 mg   
40
0.11 mg   
20

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
35.00 mg   
20

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
53.00 mg   
31

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
84.00 g   
40
83.95 g   
99+

Ash
0.00 g   
99+
0.66 g   
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
56.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal   
22
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal   
99+
308.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal   
11
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal   
15
70.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal   
27
165.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal   
99+
260.00 kcal   
32

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
No   
No   

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
5.8-7   
6-7   

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
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

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   
Not Available   

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   

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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 Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and Not Available 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.

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