Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Round
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Sunny, 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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Prunus persica
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Tamarindus indica
P. persica
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Rose
Difference Between Tamarind and Nectarine
We might think that Tamarind and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Nectarine with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Nectarine belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Nectarine is Fabales and Rosales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.