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Tamarind and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Tamarind


Benefits

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

General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain   
Cures inflamed tonsils, 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, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   

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

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
Yes   

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   
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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
62.50 g   
4
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
5.10 g   
10
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
57.40 g   
3
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
2.80 g   
4
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
23
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg   
17
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg   
1
0.04 mg   
22

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

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

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.20 mg   
8

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

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg   
22
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
8.60 mg   
8
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.60 g   
14
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
628.00 mg   
4
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
2.80 mg   
2
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
28.00 mg   
2
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
74.00 mg   
2
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
92.00 mg   
1
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
113.00 mg   
1
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
1.30 mcg   
6
0.10 mcg   
16

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
82.00 g   
99+
84.00 g   
40

Ash
0.09 g   
99+
0.00 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
239.00 kcal   
2
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal   
1
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal   
37
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal   
39
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal   
17
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal   
39
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tropical   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Spring, Summer   
All seasons   

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

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Brown   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Round   

Texture
Tough   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sour-Sweet   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Africa   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.6-6.5   
5.8-7   

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

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India   
New Zealand   

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

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Fabales   
Solanales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Tamarindus   
Solanum   

Species
Tamarindus indica   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Tamarind and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Fabales and Solanales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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