Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Orange
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Iraq
Grows on
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Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, 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..
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Exporter
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Arecidae
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Species
C. reticulata
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Palm
Difference Between Tangerine and Date
We might think that Tangerine and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Date with peel is Not Available and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Date belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Date is Sapindales and Arecales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.