Tangerine and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
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, 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 g
35
13.30 g
36
Fiber
1.80 g
28
0.50 g
40
Sugar
10.58 g
19
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.81 g
36
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg
15
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
16
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
26
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg
38
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
28
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
21
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg
34
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg
6
Not Available
Choline
10.20 mg
6
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.31 g
27
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
Not Available
Calcium
37.00 mg
10
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
Not Available
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
85.17 g
37
Not Available
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal
8
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
NA
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-7.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
NA
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..
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
No
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
NA
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
China
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Spain
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Physalis
Species
C. reticulata
Physalis
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Tangerine and Physalis
We might think that Tangerine and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Physalis with peel is Not Available and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Physalis is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
