Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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 dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, 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, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, 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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Japan
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. clementina
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Clementine and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Clementine and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Pink Grapefruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.