Let’s talk about clementineseveryone’s favorite cute little fruit.
Clementines look just like little oranges, but they’re actually a specific bang out of mandarin orange.
Clementines were born by crossing a sweet orange with a mandarin orange in the late 1800s.
Because they are sweet, seedless, and easy to peel, they’re popular all across the world.
The clementines in the United States are mostly grown in southern California, Arizona, and Florida.
Learn more about this sweet orange fruit and find out why clementines are a healthy addition to your diet.
Vitamin C also helps synthesize collagen, improving skin health.
So if you’re vegetarian or vegan throw a clementine on your salad for optimal iron absorption.
Like many fruits, clementines have virtually no protein or fat.
For a more satisfying snack pair them with protein-rich nuts, seeds, cheese or yogurt.
Clementines vs. other citrus fruits
What’s the difference between tangerines, clementines, and mandarin oranges?
Tangerines have thicker skin than clementines, but not as thick as an orange.
Clementines are flatter on the top and bottom than a tangerine and they are sweeter and easier to peel.
Oranges are much bigger than mandarins, less sweet, and have a thicker peel.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with two clementines for fewer calories than an apple.
Clementines make great snacks because they’re portable and protected by the peel.
