Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
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
Heart burn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), 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)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
White
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Origin
Barbados
South Africa
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
- It is called as state fruit of texas.
- No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
- 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
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Not Available
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. × paradisi
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Nightshade
Difference Between White Grapefruit and Tamarillo
We might think that White Grapefruit and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. White Grapefruit and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between White Grapefruit and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Tamarillo with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit and Tamarillo belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of White Grapefruit and Tamarillo is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.