Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Thailand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
Tamarindus indica
C. melo
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Gourd
Difference Between Tamarind and Honeydew
We might think that Tamarind and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Honeydew with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Honeydew belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Honeydew is Fabales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.