Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, 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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Orange
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Orange
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. clementina
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Soapberry
Difference Between Clementine and Lychee
We might think that Clementine and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Lychee 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 Clementine and Lychee is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.