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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
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.
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Citrus sinensis
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
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 Not Available 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 and 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.