Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Citrus clementina
Synonym
Punica malus
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Species
P. granatum
C. clementina
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pomegranate and Clementine
We might think that Pomegranate and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Clementine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Clementine 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 Pomegranate and Clementine is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.