Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Blue, Indigo
Orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Orange
Origin
North America
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Blueberry and Tangerine
We might think that Blueberry and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Tangerine with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Tangerine 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 Blueberry and Tangerine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.