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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
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
Color
Orange
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Orange
White
Texture
Succulent
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Watery
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India
Grows on
Not Available
Vines
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
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..
- 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.
Wine
Not Available
Not Available
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
C. reticulata
C. sativus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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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.