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Tangerine and Cantaloupe

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.34 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.80 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

10.58 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.81 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.31 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

166.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.15 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

37.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

20.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

18.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

48.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.17 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.38 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

50.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

370.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus
Melon

Season

Winter
Summer

Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Orange

Inside Color

Orange
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Africa, India

Grows on

-
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

6-7.55-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Dry, Hot

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..
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

China
United States of America

Top Exporter

Spain
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Sapindales
Cucurbitales

Family

Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrus
Cucumis

Species

C. reticulata
C. melo

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Gourd

Difference Between Tangerine and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Cantaloupe with peel is 53.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Sapindales and Cucurbitales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.