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Benefits

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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

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, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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
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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.75 g9.62 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g1.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.35 g8.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.94 g0.76 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.09 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.28 mg0.22 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg0.20 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

30.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

53.20 mg61.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.18 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.12 g0.04 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg216.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

40.00 mg4.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.08 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg17.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

18.00 mg30.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.75 g89.10 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

47.00 kcal38.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal38.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal38.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal290.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Citrus, 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.
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Succulent

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot
Warm

Facts

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.
  • Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
  • Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
  • Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
  • Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Brazil
China

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
Europe

Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis
Citrus maxima

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Citrus grandis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus
Citrus

Species

C. × sinensis
C. maxima

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Orange and Pomelo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Pomelo with peel is 63.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 38.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange and Pomelo 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 Orange and Pomelo is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.