Tangerine and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g
35
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
1.80 g
28
2.00 g
26
Sugar
10.58 g
19
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.81 g
36
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg
15
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
16
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
26
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg
38
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
28
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
21
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg
34
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg
6
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
10.20 mg
6
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.31 g
27
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
37.00 mg
10
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
85.17 g
37
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal
8
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
China
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Dry, Hot
Facts
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..
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrus
Prunus
Species
C. reticulata
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Rose
Difference Between Tangerine and Apricot
We might think that Tangerine and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Apricot with peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Apricot 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 Tangerine and Apricot is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
