Tomato and Tamarillo

Tomato

Tamarillo

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties

Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask

Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Heart burn

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

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

Carbs

3.90 g

99+

3.80 g

99+

Fiber

1.20 g

3.30 g

Sugar

2.60 g

99+

1.00 g

99+

Protein

0.90 g

2.00 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.23

0.52

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

42.00 mcg

1.48 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.59 mg

0.27 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.09 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.20 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

15.00 mcg

4.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

14.00 mg

99+

29.80 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.54 mg

2.09 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.90 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

2,573.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

123.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

6.70 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.36 g

Minerals

Potassium

237.00 mg

321.00 mg

Iron

0.27 mg

0.57 mg

Sodium

5.00 mg

1.44 mg

Calcium

10.00 mg

10.70 mg

Magnesium

11.00 mg

20.60 mg

Zinc

0.17 mg

0.15 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

38.90 mg

Manganese

0.11 mg

Copper

0.06 mg

0.05 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

80.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

0.00 mg

Water Content

94.52 g

84.00 g

Ash

0.50 g

0.00 g

99+

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

18.00 kcal

99+

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

31.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

16.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

258.00 kcal

36.00 kcal

99+

Calories in Canned Form

17.00 kcal

80.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

17.00 kcal

99+

72.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

110.00 kcal

195.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal

99+

180.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Fruit vegetable

Fruit vegetable

Season

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

Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow

Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Sweet

Tangy, Tart

Origin

Central America, South America

South Africa

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.8

5.8-7

Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm

Rainfall, Warm

Facts

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.

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

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

New Zealand

Other Countries

Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines

Top Importer

Nigeria

United States of America

Top Exporter

Netherlands

New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum lycopersicum

Solanum betaceum

Synonym

Lycopersicon esculentum

tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Solanum

Species

S. lycopersicum

Solanum betaceum

Generic Group

Nightshade

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Difference Between Tomato and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Tamarillo with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.