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Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction

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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.34 g10.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.80 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

10.58 g6.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.81 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg58.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg0.20 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg13.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg31.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.13 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 mcg1,419.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg7.70 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.31 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg135.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

37.00 mg22.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

20.00 mg18.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

18.00 mg8.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

48.00 mg29.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg15.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.17 g88.06 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.36 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal42.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal42.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal326.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal39.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Citrus, Tree fruit

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Pink, Red

Inside Color

Orange
Pink

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Succulent

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tangy

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Barbados

Grows on

-
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7.56-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Humid, Warm

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..
  • Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
  • It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
  • This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China
Japan

Top Exporter

Spain
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata
Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Citrus Paradisi

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. × paradisi

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 53.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.