Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, 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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Orange
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Warm
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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Citrus clementina
Phoenix dactylifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. clementina
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Palm
Difference Between Clementine and Date
We might think that Clementine and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Date with peel is 47.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Date 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 Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.