Pomegranate and Orange
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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
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, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
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
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.70 g
14
11.75 g
99+
Fiber
4.00 g
14
2.40 g
24
Sugar
13.67 g
10
9.35 g
26
Protein
1.67 g
13
0.94 g
28
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
11.00 mcg
26
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
13
0.09 mg
8
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
19
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.29 mg
99+
0.28 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.38 mg
9
0.25 mg
21
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
22
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
38.00 mcg
5
30.00 mcg
8
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.20 mg
99+
53.20 mg
14
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.60 mg
16
0.18 mg
31
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
16.40 mcg
5
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
7.60 mg
13
8.40 mg
10
Fat
1.17 g
5
0.12 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
236.00 mg
29
181.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.10 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
40.00 mg
7
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.35 mg
7
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
36.00 mg
13
14.00 mg
32
Manganese
0.12 mg
28
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.16 mg
10
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.50 mcg
11
0.50 mcg
11
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
7.00 mg
32
Omega 6s
79.00 mg
25
18.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
77.93 g
99+
86.75 g
28
Ash
0.53 g
23
0.44 g
30
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
83.00 kcal
8
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
45.00 kcal
19
Calories in Dried Form
366.66 kcal
8
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
45.00 kcal
33
Calories in Jam
210.00 kcal
25
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal
9
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Autumn
Winter
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Orange
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
India, Iran
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Hot
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Iran
Brazil
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Germany
Top Exporter
India
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Punica malus
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Punica
Citrus
Species
P. granatum
C. × sinensis
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pomegranate and Orange
We might think that Pomegranate and Orange are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Orange Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Orange is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Orange with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Orange 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 Orange is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
