Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Citrus
Season
All seasons
Winter
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Orange
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny
Facts about
- 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.
- 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..
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
United States of America
Spain
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
Citrus grandis
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. maxima
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Pomelo and Tangerine
We might think that Pomelo and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Tangerine with peel is 38.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Tangerine is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.