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Watermelon and Tangerine

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

7.55 g13.34 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.40 g1.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.20 g10.58 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.61 g0.81 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.38 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.22 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg16.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg26.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg138.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.10 mg10.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.15 g0.31 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg166.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.24 mg0.15 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

7.00 mg37.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg20.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg18.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

50.00 mg48.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.45 g85.17 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.25 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal53.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal43.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal50.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal370.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon
Citrus

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

Seedless Variety

Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Orange

Inside Color

Red
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Succulent

Taste

Sweet
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Southern Africa
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Vines
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Germany
China

Top Exporter

China
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus
Citrus reticulata

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Citrullus
Citrus

Species

C. lanatus
C. reticulata

Generic Group

Gourd
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Watermelon and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Tangerine with peel is 30.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Tangerine is Cucurbitales and Sapindales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.