Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
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
  
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Zinc
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Copper
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
  
12
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal
  
36
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
  
18
Type
Citrus
  
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Winter
  
Monsoon, Summer
  
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
  
Ram Jarnun and Paras
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Black, Magenta, Purple
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Purple
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Astringent, Sweet
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
  
Humid, Rainfall
  
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..
  
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
No
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
India
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
  
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  
Top Importer
China
  
Not Available
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
India
  
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
  
Syzygium cumini
  
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
  
Eugenia cumini
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Syzygium
  
Species
C. reticulata
  
S. cumini
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Not Available
  
Difference Between Tangerine and Jambul
We might think that Tangerine and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Jambul with peel is Not Available and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Jambul 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 Jambul is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.