Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
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Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
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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
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Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Best Time to Eat
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Winter
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Color
Purple
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
China
Climatic Conditions
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Sunny, Warm
Facts about
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.
- 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.
Other Countries
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Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Spain
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Prunus persica
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Prunus Persica Var. Nucipersica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Clusiaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. mangostana
P. persica
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine 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 Purple Mangosteen and Nectarine is Malpighiales and Rosales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.