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Tamarillos, flesh and seeds

Tamarillos are a fruit, and the information here refers to their flesh and seeds. They consist mainly of water and provide carbohydrate, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, the flesh and seeds contain 4.7g of carbohydrate, 23mg of vitamin C, 155µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent) and 300mg of potassium.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The carbohydrate listed is present as sugars, which is relevant when considering total sugar intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

28 kcal

Energy

120 kJ

Fat

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

4.7g

of which sugars

4.7g

Protein

2g

Salt

0g

Water

87g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

155µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

1.9mg

Vitamin C

23mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.06mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.03mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamin B6

0.19mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

10mg

Iron

0.8mg

Magnesium

19mg

Phosphorus

43mg

Potassium

300mg

Sodium

1mg

Zinc

0.1mg

Copper

0.05mg

Selenium

Trace

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published