Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
China
America, India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
Spain
Indonesia
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Philippines
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Citrus clementina
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. clementina
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Arecaceae
Difference Between Clementine and Coconut
We might think that Clementine and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Coconut with peel is 47.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Clementine and Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.