Date and Tangerine

Date

Tangerine

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g

13.34 g

Fiber

8.00 g

1.80 g

Sugar

63.35 g

10.58 g

Protein

2.45 g

0.81 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

34.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.38 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.22 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

16.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

26.70 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

0.20 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

138.00 mcg

Choline

6.30 mg

10.20 mg

Fat

0.39 g

0.31 g

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

166.00 mg

99+

Iron

1.02 mg

0.15 mg

99+

Sodium

2.00 mg

0.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

37.00 mg

Magnesium

43.00 mg

12.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.07 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

20.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.21 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

18.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

48.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

85.17 g

Ash

1.60 g

0.38 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

53.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

340.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

61.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

370.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Citrus

Season

Spring, Summer

Winter

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Orange

Inside Color

Brown

Orange

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Succulent

Taste

Sweet

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Iraq

South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

6-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Sunny

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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..

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Not Available

Beer

Not Available

Spirits

Not Available

Cocktails

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Egypt

China

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

India

China

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Citrus reticulata

Synonym

Not Available

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Rosidae

Order

Arecales

Sapindales

Family

Arecaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Citrus

Species

P. dactylifera

C. reticulata

Generic Group

Palm

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Date and Tangerine

We might think that Date and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Tangerine is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Tangerine with peel is 282.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Tangerine belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Tangerine is Arecales and Sapindales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.