Date and 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
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g
2
13.34 g
35
Fiber
8.00 g
3
1.80 g
28
Sugar
63.35 g
1
10.58 g
19
Protein
2.45 g
6
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
20
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
13
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg
5
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg
3
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg
10
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg
16
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg
99+
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg
18
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
6.30 mg
17
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.39 g
22
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg
3
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.02 mg
12
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
39.00 mg
8
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
43.00 mg
2
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.29 mg
9
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
62.00 mg
4
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.26 mg
17
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.21 mg
7
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
3.00 mcg
4
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
16.00 mg
99+
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
20.53 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
1.60 g
4
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal
18
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal
1
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal
2
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal
13
370.00 kcal
8
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
No
No
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
Not Available
Beer
Not Available
Not Available
Spirits
Not Available
Not Available
Cocktails
Not Available
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
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
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.
