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Tamarind and Tomato


Tomato and Tamarind


Benefits

Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment   
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties   

General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain   
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, 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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss   
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask   

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
62.50 g   
4
3.90 g   
99+

Fiber
5.10 g   
10
1.20 g   
34

Sugar
57.40 g   
3
2.60 g   
99+

Protein
2.80 g   
4
0.90 g   
30

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
23
0.23   
5

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg   
17
42.00 mcg   
14

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg   
1
0.04 mg   
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg   
4
0.02 mg   
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg   
2
0.59 mg   
27

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.08 mg   
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
15.00 mcg   
20

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg   
99+
14.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.54 mg   
18

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg   
22
7.90 mcg   
9

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
2,573.00 mcg   
3

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
123.00 mcg   
10

Choline
8.60 mg   
8
6.70 mg   
16

Fat
0.60 g   
14
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
628.00 mg   
4
237.00 mg   
28

Iron
2.80 mg   
2
0.27 mg   
38

Sodium
28.00 mg   
2
5.00 mg   
15

Calcium
74.00 mg   
2
10.00 mg   
34

Magnesium
92.00 mg   
1
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.17 mg   
16

Phosphorus
113.00 mg   
1
24.00 mg   
21

Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.06 mg   
38

Selenium
1.30 mcg   
6
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
3.00 mg   
35

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
80.00 mg   
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
7.00 mg   
12

Water Content
82.00 g   
99+
94.52 g   
2

Ash
0.09 g   
99+
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
18.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal   
2
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal   
1
16.00 kcal   
29

Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal   
37
258.00 kcal   
28

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
17.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal   
39
17.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal   
17
110.00 kcal   
37

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal   
39
150.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Tropical   
Berry, Fruit vegetable   

Season
Spring, Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari   
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson   

Seedless Variety
No   
Yes   

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown   
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow   

Inside Color
Brown   
Red   

Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Round   

Texture
Tough   
Juicy   

Taste
Sour-Sweet   
Sour, Sweet   

Origin
Africa   
Central America, South America   

Grows on
Trees   
Bushes   

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.6-6.5   
6-6.8   

Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate   
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.
  
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
No   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India   
China   

Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan   
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Nigeria   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
Netherlands   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica   
Solanum lycopersicum   

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus   
Lycopersicon esculentum   

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   
S. lycopersicum   

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Tamarind and Tomato

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Tomato with peel is Not Available and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Tomato 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 Tomato is Fabales and Solanales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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