Pomegranate and Nectarine
Benefits
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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
1.70 g
29
Sugar
13.67 g
10
7.90 g
37
Protein
1.67 g
13
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.20 mg
18
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Sunny, Warm
Facts
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.
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Prunus persica
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Rosales
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Punica
Prunus
Species
P. granatum
P. persica
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Rose
Difference Between Pomegranate and Nectarine
We might think that Pomegranate and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Nectarine with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Nectarine belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pomegranate and Nectarine is Myrtales and Rosales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
