Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
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
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Melon
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Southern Africa
South Africa
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. lanatus
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Gourd
Nightshade
Difference Between Watermelon and Tamarillo
We might think that Watermelon and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Tamarillo is Cucurbitales and Solanales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.