Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g19.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.80 g2.90 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
10.58 g16.30 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.81 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg0.06 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg0.40 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg2.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg0.11 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg4.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
10.20 mg4.70 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.31 g0.30 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg232.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.15 mg0.37 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
37.00 mg35.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
12.00 mg17.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg0.15 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
20.00 mg14.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.04 mg0.13 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg0.07 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.20 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
48.00 mg144.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA31.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
85.17 g79.11 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.38 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA74.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA71.42 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal249.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal69.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal65.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange
Green, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Orange
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Western Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7.55-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Dry, 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..
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
China
Turkey
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
China
France
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Ficus carica
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Rutaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Citrus
Ficus
Species
C. reticulata
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Mulberry