Tangerine and Tomato
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Heart burn
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
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.34 g
35
3.90 g
99+
Fiber
1.80 g
28
1.20 g
34
Sugar
10.58 g
19
2.60 g
99+
Protein
0.81 g
36
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.23
5
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg
15
42.00 mcg
14
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg
16
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
26
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg
38
0.59 mg
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
28
0.09 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
21
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg
19
15.00 mcg
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg
34
14.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.54 mg
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
7.90 mcg
9
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
2,573.00 mcg
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg
6
123.00 mcg
10
Choline
10.20 mg
6
6.70 mg
16
Fat
0.31 g
27
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
166.00 mg
99+
237.00 mg
28
Iron
0.15 mg
99+
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
5.00 mg
15
Calcium
37.00 mg
10
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
12.00 mg
23
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
29
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.06 mg
38
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
18.00 mg
26
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
48.00 mg
34
80.00 mg
24
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
85.17 g
37
94.52 g
2
Ash
0.38 g
34
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
18.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
53.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
16.00 kcal
29
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal
18
17.00 kcal
27
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal
34
17.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
110.00 kcal
37
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal
8
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Citrus
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Winter
All seasons
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Orange
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central America, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
Sunny, 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..
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Not Available
Yes
Beer
Not Available
Yes
Spirits
Not Available
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Spain
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Lycopersicon esculentum
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
Solanum
Species
C. reticulata
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Nightshade
Difference Between Tangerine and Tomato
We might think that Tangerine and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Tomato with peel is Not Available and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Tomato belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Tomato is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
