Tangerine and Date

Tangerine

Date

Benefits

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

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.34 g

75.03 g

Fiber

1.80 g

8.00 g

Sugar

10.58 g

63.35 g

Protein

0.81 g

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

10.20 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

0.31 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg

99+

656.00 mg

Iron

0.15 mg

99+

1.02 mg

Sodium

0.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

37.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

12.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.07 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

20.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.26 mg

Copper

0.04 mg

99+

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.10 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

18.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

48.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

85.17 g

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.38 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Citrus

Tropical

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Orange

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Succulent

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sweet

Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Iraq

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6-7.5

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Hot, 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..

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Not Available

Beer

Not Available

Spirits

Not Available

Cocktails

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

China

Egypt

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

China

India

Top Exporter

Spain

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Sapindales

Arecales

Family

Rutaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Citrus

Phoenix

Species

C. reticulata

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Palm

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits 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.