Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Winter
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Inside Color
Orange
White
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, 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..
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
New Zealand
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
C. reticulata
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Myrtle
Difference Between Tangerine and Feijoa
We might think that Tangerine and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.