Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, 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.
Vitamin A (Retinol)
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Orange
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Eastern United States
Grows on
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Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- 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..
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
C. reticulata
D. virginiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and American Persimmon
We might think that Tangerine and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and American Persimmon with peel is Not Available and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and American Persimmon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and American Persimmon is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.