Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
  
Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
  
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
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
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
259.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal
  
30
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal
  
12
Type
Citrus
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Winter
  
Autumn, Summer
  
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
  
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Orange
  
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Orange
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Succulent
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet-Sour
  
Sweet
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
China
  
Grows on
Not Available
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-7.5
  
6-6.8
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
  
Sunny, 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..
  
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Beer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
  
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
China
  
Germany
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Spain
  
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
  
Prunus persica
  
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Prunus
  
Species
C. reticulata
  
P. persica
  
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
  
Rose
  
Difference Between Tangerine and Nectarine
We might think that Tangerine and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Nectarine with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.