Orange’s fruit is a hesperidium (type of berry).Oranges are rich in potassium, vitamin c and calcium. There are 2.4 grams of fiber in every 100 gm of orange hence it has more fibre as compared with clementines and tangerines. They are less acidic than the lemon but its acidic nature can be compared to that of household vinegar. Oranges have a pH level of 2.5 – 3 and hence are acidic. They are rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium. There are 12g and 9g of carbohydrate and sugar respectively in every 100 grams of Clementine. They are also rich in potassium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Tangerines are an excellent source of vitamin C and beta carotene. A very similar variety of Clementine is called the Satsuma. Clementine and its many varieties are not easily distinguishable. Dancy tangerine was also called kid glove orange or zipper skin tangerine for its loose peel. Dancy tangerine is another one of the oldest varieties and is not grown widely anymore. Varieties of tangerine include the sweet honey tangerine (Murcott), sunburst tangerine and Fairchild tangerine. Various varieties of oranges are consumed widely some of the very popular ones are the Blood Orange, Navel Orange, Persian Orange and Valencia Orange.

Tangerines have been found in various sizes ranging from that of a walnut to the size greater than that of an average orange. Tangerines have been cultivated in Japan and Uganda for more than three thousand years. However some say that it was cultivated in China at a much date. It is believed that the Clementine was an accidental hybrid which was discovered by Father Clement Rodier at an orphanage in Algeria. The name ‘orange’ is derived from the Sanskrit language. It is believed that oranges were cultivated in Southeast Asia originally. Orange is a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus Maxima) and mandarin.

Vitamin c in clementines vs oranges