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 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
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet, Tangy
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Barbados
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Humid, Warm
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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.