Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss
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 pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
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
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Thailand
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
Nightshade
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Tomato and Tamarind
We might think that Tomato and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Tamarind with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tomato and Tamarind is Solanales and Fabales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.