Clementine is a type of mandarin orange from citrus fruits family. A medium clementine
weighs 7about 5 grams, and it provides 9 grams of carbohydrates and 1.2 grams of fiber. The yellow coloration of the fruit is due to the pigment xanthophylls.
Average calories:36 per one fruit.
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Clementine: one medium |
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Carbohydrate |
9 |
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Fiber |
1.2 |
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Protein |
0 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
36 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins C, B1, B6, and B9.
Minerals found in higher amounts: potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: carotenoids are the only phytonutrients in clementine. Carotenoids are xanthophylls and include lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, neoxanthin, violaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin. Carotenoids have antioxidant activities and reduce risk of lung cancer. They also protect from age-related eye diseases.
