Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
NA
Color
Orange
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Creamy Yellow
Texture
Succulent
Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Jamaica
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny
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..
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Species
C. reticulata
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Tangerine and Ugli fruit
We might think that Tangerine and Ugli fruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Ugli fruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Ugli fruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Ugli fruit with peel is Not Available and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.