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Tamarillo and Tamarind


Tamarind and Tamarillo


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment   

General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, 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, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Heart burn   
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

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)   
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
3.80 g   
99+
62.50 g   
4

Fiber
3.30 g   
18
5.10 g   
10

Sugar
1.00 g   
99+
57.40 g   
3

Protein
2.00 g   
10
2.80 g   
4

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52   
1
0.04   
23

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg   
34
30.00 mcg   
17

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
22
0.43 mg   
1

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.15 mg   
4

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg   
99+
1.94 mg   
2

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg   
8
0.07 mg   
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg   
31
14.00 mcg   
21

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg   
29
3.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg   
3
0.10 mg   
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
2.80 mcg   
22

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
8.60 mg   
8

Fat
0.36 g   
24
0.60 g   
14

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
321.00 mg   
16
628.00 mg   
4

Iron
0.57 mg   
22
2.80 mg   
2

Sodium
1.44 mg   
19
28.00 mg   
2

Calcium
10.70 mg   
33
74.00 mg   
2

Magnesium
20.60 mg   
13
92.00 mg   
1

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
38.90 mg   
10
113.00 mg   
1

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.10 mg   
31

Copper
0.05 mg   
40
0.00 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
1.30 mcg   
6

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
84.00 g   
40
82.00 g   
99+

Ash
0.00 g   
99+
0.09 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
31.00 kcal   
22
239.00 kcal   
2

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
187.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal   
99+
128.00 kcal   
37

Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal   
11
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal   
15
28.00 kcal   
39

Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal   
27
254.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal   
99+
239.00 kcal   
39

Characteristics

Type
Fruit vegetable   
Tropical   

Season
All seasons   
Spring, Summer   

Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Brown, Reddish-brown   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Brown   

Shape
Round   
Curving Cylinder   

Texture
Fleshy   
Tough   

Taste
Tangy, Tart   
Sour-Sweet   

Origin
South Africa   
Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.8-7   
5.6-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm   
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate   

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.
  
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
No   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand   
India   

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
New Zealand   
Thailand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum   
Tamarindus indica   

Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   
Tamarindo, tamarindus   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Rosidae   

Order
Solanales   
Fabales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Solanum   
Tamarindus   

Species
Solanum betaceum   
Tamarindus indica   

Generic Group
Nightshade   
Tamarind Sub   

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Tamarind

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Tamarind with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarillo and Tamarind is Solanales and Fabales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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