Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Brown, Green
Orange
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
America, India
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Sunny
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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
Top Producer
Indonesia
China
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Philippines
Spain
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Not Available
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Species
C. nucifera
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Coconut and Tangerine
We might think that Coconut and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Coconut and Tangerine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Tangerine is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.