Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Inside Color
Orange
White
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
North America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm
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..
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. reticulata
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Tangerine and Cranberry
We might think that Tangerine and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Cranberry with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.