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Red Currant and Tangerine


Tangerine and Red Currant


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Protects hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties   
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

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, 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   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
13.80 g   
34
13.34 g   
35

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
7.37 g   
40
10.58 g   
19

Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.81 g   
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
34.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.06 mg   
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.38 mg   
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg   
99+
0.22 mg   
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
24
0.08 mg   
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
16.00 mcg   
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg   
20
26.70 mg   
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.20 mg   
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg   
8
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg   
22
138.00 mcg   
6

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
10.20 mg   
6

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.31 g   
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
275.00 mg   
22
166.00 mg   
99+

Iron
1.00 mg   
13
0.15 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
33.00 mg   
13
37.00 mg   
10

Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.23 mg   
12
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.19 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.11 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
35.00 mg   
20
18.00 mg   
26

Omega 6s
53.00 mg   
31
48.00 mg   
34

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
83.95 g   
99+
85.17 g   
37

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.38 g   
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal   
20
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
53.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal   
16
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal   
31
50.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal   
32
370.00 kcal   
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Citrus   

Season
Summer   
Winter   

Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets   
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Red   
Orange   

Inside Color
Red   
Orange   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Succulent   

Taste
Sour, Tart   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
Europe   
South-Eastern Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-7   
6-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Sunny   

Facts

Facts about
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  
  • 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..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Not Available   

Beer
Yes   
Not Available   

Spirits
Yes   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia   
China   

Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom   
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
Germany   
China   

Top Exporter
Russia   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum   
Citrus reticulata   

Synonym
Not Available   
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Sapindales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Citrus   

Species
R. rubrum   
C. reticulata   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Red Currant and Tangerine

We might think that Red Currant and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Tangerine is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Tangerine with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Tangerine is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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