Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
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 pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
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)
Color
Orange
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
America, India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Hot
Hot, Humid
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
- 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".
Top Producer
Brazil
Indonesia
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Philippines
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. × sinensis
C. nucifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Arecaceae
Difference Between Orange and Coconut
We might think that Orange and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Coconut with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Orange and Coconut is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.