Tangerine and Cucumber
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g
35
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
1.80 g
28
0.50 g
40
Sugar
10.58 g
19
1.67 g
99+
Protein
0.81 g
36
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg
15
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
16
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
26
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg
38
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
28
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
21
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg
34
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg
6
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
10.20 mg
6
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.31 g
27
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg
99+
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
37.00 mg
10
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
85.17 g
37
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal
13
12.00 kcal
25
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
Not Available
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
Not Available
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Watery
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Warm
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..
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Not Available
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Cucumis sativus
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
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cucumis
Species
C. reticulata
C. sativus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Tangerine and Cucumber
We might think that Tangerine and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Cucumber with peel is Not Available and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
