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
  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny 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, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
No
  
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
  
17
340.00 kcal
  
12
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
Type
Citrus
  
Citrus
  
Season
Winter
  
Winter
  
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
  
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Orange
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Orange
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Hot
  
Sunny
  
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.
  
- 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
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Brazil
  
China
  
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
China
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
  
Citrus reticulata
  
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
  
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
  
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. reticulata
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Citrus fruit
  
Difference Between Orange and Tangerine
We might think that Orange and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Tangerine with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.