Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, 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, 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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
China
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Citrus clementina
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. clementina
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Clementine and Tangerine
We might think that Clementine and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Clementine and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Clementine and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Clementine and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Clementine and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.