Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Orange
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India, Iran
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Cold, Dry, 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..
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Punica granatum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Species
C. reticulata
P. granatum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Pomegranate
Difference Between Tangerine and Pomegranate
We might think that Tangerine and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Pomegranate with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.