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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.34 g15.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.80 g1.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

10.58 g16.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.81 g1.30 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.50 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg1.00 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 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg28.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg1.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg2.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.31 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

37.00 mg1.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

20.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 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 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg9.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.17 g78.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal60.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal60.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal109.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Winter
Mid to late summer

Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Rusty brown

Inside Color

Orange
Yellowish brown

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweetish

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Mexico

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.55-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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..
  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Thailand

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

China
China

Top Exporter

Spain
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata
Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae

Division

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Citrus
Dimocarpus

Species

C. reticulata
D. longan

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Tangerine and Longan

We might think that Tangerine and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Longan is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Longan with peel is 53.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Longan 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 Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.