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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, 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, 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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.34 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.80 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

10.58 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.81 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.31 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

37.00 mg40.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

20.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

18.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

48.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.17 g86.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal45.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Citrus

Season

Winter
Winter

Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Succulent

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-7.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Hot

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..
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Brazil

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China
Germany

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus
Citrus

Species

C. reticulata
C. × sinensis

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Tangerine and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Orange with peel is 53.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Orange 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 Orange is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.