Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Orange
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet, Tart
Origin
China
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
Spain
Brazil
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
United States of America
Brazil
Top Exporter
Spain
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Citrus clementina
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Passifloraceae
Species
C. clementina
P. edulis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Passion Flower
Difference Between Clementine and Passionfruit
We might think that Clementine and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Passionfruit with peel is 47.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.