Tamarind

Gojiberry

Tamarind and Gojiberry

Tamarind

Gojiberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

General Benefits

Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones

May interact with some drugs

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

62.50 g69.21 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

5.10 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

57.40 g13.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.80 g14.07 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.20

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.43 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.15 mg1.30 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.94 mg0.00 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.50 mg19.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.80 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.60 g1.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

628.00 mg840.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.80 mg9.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

28.00 mg24.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

74.00 mg100.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

92.00 mg0.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg2.70 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

113.00 mg0.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 2

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Selenium

1.30 mcg63.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

82.00 g0.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.09 g0.00 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

239.00 kcal32.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

239.00 kcal81.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

187.00 kcal90.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

128.00 kcal32.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

239.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

28.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

254.00 kcal180.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

239.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari

No Types

Seedless Variety

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Color

Brown, Reddish-brown

Scarlet red

Inside Color

Brown

Orange

Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval

Texture

Tough

Taste

Sour-Sweet

Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.6-6.56.8-8.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate

Cold, Hot

Facts

Facts about

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.

Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

India

China

Other Countries

Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan

Canada, France, India, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica

Lycium barbarum

Synonym

Tamarindo, tamarindus

Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Fabales

Solanales

Family

Fabaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Tamarindus

Lycium

Species

Tamarindus indica

L. barbarum

Generic Group

Tamarind Sub

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Difference Between Tamarind and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Gojiberry with peel is 239.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Gojiberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Gojiberry is Fabales and Solanales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.