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Tamarind and Tangerine


Tangerine and Tamarind


Benefits

Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment   
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   

General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain   
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, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots   

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

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones   
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
No   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
62.50 g   
4
13.34 g   
35

Fiber
5.10 g   
10
1.80 g   
28

Sugar
57.40 g   
3
10.58 g   
19

Protein
2.80 g   
4
0.81 g   
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04   
23
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg   
17
34.00 mcg   
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg   
1
0.06 mg   
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg   
4
0.04 mg   
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg   
2
0.38 mg   
38

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.08 mg   
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg   
21
16.00 mcg   
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg   
99+
26.70 mg   
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.20 mg   
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg   
22
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
138.00 mcg   
6

Choline
8.60 mg   
8
10.20 mg   
6

Fat
0.60 g   
14
0.31 g   
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
628.00 mg   
4
166.00 mg   
99+

Iron
2.80 mg   
2
0.15 mg   
99+

Sodium
28.00 mg   
2
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
74.00 mg   
2
37.00 mg   
10

Magnesium
92.00 mg   
1
12.00 mg   
23

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
113.00 mg   
1
20.00 mg   
25

Manganese
0.10 mg   
31
0.04 mg   
99+

Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Selenium
1.30 mcg   
6
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
18.00 mg   
26

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
48.00 mg   
34

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
Not Available   

Water Content
82.00 g   
99+
85.17 g   
37

Ash
0.09 g   
99+
0.38 g   
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal   
2
53.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal   
1
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal   
37
340.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal   
39
43.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal   
17
50.00 kcal   
38

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal   
39
370.00 kcal   
8

Characteristics

Type
Tropical   
Citrus   

Season
Spring, Summer   
Winter   

Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari   
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown   
Orange   

Inside Color
Brown   
Orange   

Shape
Curving Cylinder   
Round   

Texture
Tough   
Succulent   

Taste
Sour-Sweet   
Sweet-Sour   

Origin
Africa   
South-Eastern Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.6-6.5   
6-7.5   

Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate   
Sunny   

Facts

Facts about
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  
  • 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
No   
Not Available   

Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India   
China   

Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan   
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey   

Top Importer
United States of America   
China   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
Spain   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica   
Citrus reticulata   

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus   
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Fabales   
Sapindales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Tamarindus   
Citrus   

Species
Tamarindus indica   
C. reticulata   

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub   
Citrus fruit   

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Difference Between Tamarind and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Tangerine with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Tangerine 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 Tamarind and Tangerine is Fabales and Sapindales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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