Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Citrus, Tropical
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
Europe
Top Exporter
Netherlands
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Citrus maxima
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Citrus grandis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
C. maxima
Generic Group
Nightshade
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tomato and Pomelo
We might think that Tomato and Pomelo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Pomelo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Pomelo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Pomelo with peel is 18.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato and Pomelo belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tomato and Pomelo is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.