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Tomato and Tangerine


Tangerine and Tomato


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care  

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Heart burn  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)  
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  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
3.90 g  
99+
13.34 g  
35

Fiber
1.20 g  
34
1.80 g  
28

Sugar
2.60 g  
99+
10.58 g  
19

Protein
0.90 g  
30
0.81 g  
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23  
5
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg  
14
34.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.06 mg  
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.04 mg  
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg  
27
0.38 mg  
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg  
99+
0.22 mg  
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.08 mg  
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg  
20
16.00 mcg  
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg  
99+
26.70 mg  
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg  
18
0.20 mg  
29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
36

Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg  
3
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg  
10
138.00 mcg  
6

Choline
6.70 mg  
16
10.20 mg  
6

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.31 g  
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
237.00 mg  
28
166.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.27 mg  
38
0.15 mg  
99+

Sodium
5.00 mg  
15
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
10.00 mg  
34
37.00 mg  
10

Magnesium
11.00 mg  
24
12.00 mg  
23

Zinc
0.17 mg  
16
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
24.00 mg  
21
20.00 mg  
25

Manganese
0.11 mg  
29
0.04 mg  
99+

Copper
0.06 mg  
38
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
3.00 mg  
35
18.00 mg  
26

Omega 6s
80.00 mg  
24
48.00 mg  
34

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
12
Not Available  

Water Content
94.52 g  
2
85.17 g  
37

Ash
0.50 g  
26
0.38 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal  
99+
Not Available  

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
53.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal  
29
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
28
340.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal  
27
61.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal  
99+
43.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal  
37
50.00 kcal  
38

Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal  
99+
370.00 kcal  
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable  
Citrus  

Season
All seasons  
Winter  

Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson  
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst  

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow  
Orange  

Inside Color
Red  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Succulent  

Taste
Sour, Sweet  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Central America, South America  
South-Eastern Asia  

Grows on
Bushes  
Not Available  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.8  
6-7.5  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm  
Sunny  

Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • 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..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Not Available  

Spirits
No  
Not Available  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey  

Top Importer
Nigeria  
China  

Top Exporter
Netherlands  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum  
Citrus reticulata  

Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum  
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Asteridae  
Rosidae  

Order
Solanales  
Sapindales  

Family
Solanaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Solanum  
Citrus  

Species
S. lycopersicum  
C. reticulata  

Generic Group
Nightshade  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Tomato and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Tangerine with peel is 18.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tomato and Tangerine 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 Tomato and Tangerine is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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