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Tamarillo and Tangerine


Tangerine and Tamarillo


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   

General Benefits
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

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   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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   
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Heart burn   
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

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)   
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
3.80 g   
99+
13.34 g   
35

Fiber
3.30 g   
18
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
1.00 g   
99+
10.58 g   
19

Protein
2.00 g   
10
0.81 g   
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.52   
1
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.48 mcg   
34
34.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
22
0.06 mg   
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg   
99+
0.38 mg   
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.22 mg   
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.20 mg   
8
0.08 mg   
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg   
31
16.00 mcg   
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
29.80 mg   
29
26.70 mg   
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.09 mg   
3
0.20 mg   
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
138.00 mcg   
6

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
10.20 mg   
6

Fat
0.36 g   
24
0.31 g   
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
321.00 mg   
16
166.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.57 mg   
22
0.15 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.44 mg   
19
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
10.70 mg   
33
37.00 mg   
10

Magnesium
20.60 mg   
13
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.15 mg   
18
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
38.90 mg   
10
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.05 mg   
40
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
18.00 mg   
26

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
48.00 mg   
34

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
84.00 g   
40
85.17 g   
37

Ash
0.00 g   
99+
0.38 g   
34

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
53.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
36.00 kcal   
99+
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
80.00 kcal   
11
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
72.00 kcal   
15
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
195.00 kcal   
27
50.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal   
99+
370.00 kcal   
8

Characteristics

Type
Fruit vegetable   
Citrus   

Season
All seasons   
Winter   

Varieties
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow   
Orange   

Inside Color
Creamy Yellow   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Succulent   

Taste
Tangy, Tart   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
South Africa   
South-Eastern Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.8-7   
6-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Rainfall, Warm   
Sunny   

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.
  
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Not Available   

Beer
No   
Not Available   

Spirits
No   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
New Zealand   
China   

Other Countries
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
China   

Top Exporter
New Zealand   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum betaceum   
Citrus reticulata   

Synonym
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Asteridae   
Rosidae   

Order
Solanales   
Sapindales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Solanum   
Citrus   

Species
Solanum betaceum   
C. reticulata   

Generic Group
Nightshade   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Tamarillo and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarillo and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 31.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarillo and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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