Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central America, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Hot, Sunny
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..
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
C. reticulata
A. comosus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pineapple
Difference Between Tangerine and Pineapple
We might think that Tangerine and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Pineapple with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Sapindales and Poales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.