Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier 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
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Gastric irritation
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Orange
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish Green
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Astringent
Origin
China
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, 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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
Spain
Germany
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. clementina
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Saxifrage
Difference Between Clementine and Gooseberry
We might think that Clementine and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Gooseberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Clementine and Gooseberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Clementine and Gooseberry is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.