Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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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
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
NA
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
NA
Origin
China
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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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.
NA
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
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Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
C. clementina
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Clementine and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Clementine and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Purple Mangosteen with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Clementine and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Sapindales and Malpighiales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.