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Tamarind and Passionfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

62.50 g23.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.10 g10.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

57.40 g11.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

2.80 g2.20 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg64.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg0.13 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg1.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.73 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 mg30.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.02 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcg0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.60 g0.70 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mg348.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

2.80 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

28.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

74.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

92.00 mg29.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

113.00 mg68.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.13 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.00 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg410.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

82.00 g72.93 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.09 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

239.00 kcal97.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcal97.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcal97.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal410.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

239.00 kcal110.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal51.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal330.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

239.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tropical
Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer
All seasons

Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

Seedless Variety

Color

Brown, Reddish-brown
Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown
Yellow

Shape

Curving Cylinder
Oval

Texture

Tough
Juicy

Taste

Sour-Sweet
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Africa
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Frost free, Sunny, Warm

Facts

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.
  • Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
  • More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
  • Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

India
Brazil

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

Top Importer

United States of America
Brazil

Top Exporter

Thailand
Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
Passiflora edulis

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Fabales
Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae
Passifloraceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Passiflora

Species

Tamarindus indica
P. edulis

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub
Passion Flower

Difference Between Tamarind and Passionfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Passionfruit with peel is 239.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Passionfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Passionfruit is Fabales and Malpighiales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.