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
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
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.
