Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
  
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, 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
  
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
  
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, 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
  
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
  
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
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal
  
37
241.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal
  
17
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal
  
39
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Orange, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Curving Cylinder
  
Oval
  
Texture
Tough
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Sour-Sweet
  
Smooth, Sweet
  
Origin
Africa
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
  
6.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
Dry, Hot
  
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.
  
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
India
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
  
Prunus armeniaca
  
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Tamarindus
  
Prunus
  
Species
Tamarindus indica
  
P. armeniaca
  
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
  
Rose
  
Compare Tamarind and Apricot
It is important compare Tamarind and Apricot as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.
Apricot Benefits: boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, maintains healthy cholesterol level and strengthens bones.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Tamarind are: prevents hair loss and hair benefits of Apricot are: good conditioner, regulates hair growth, rejuvenates scalp, softening mask and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal cramps, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, diarrhea, itching of mouth, itching sensation in throat, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, vomiting and wheezing. Get sorted Tamarind vs Apricot comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.