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Basol, Clemensoon and Clemenrub\u00ed) cultivated in Valencia (Spain). Clementines are a relevant source of bioactive compounds, such as vitamin C (values around 80 mg\/100 g), allowing to satisfy the recommended daily intake with the consumption of a normal portion. Sucrose was the most abundant sugar, and potassium the main mineral while manganese was the least. Fat content was very low (&lt;0.5 mg\/100 g), with palmitic acid and \u03b1-tocopherol the most abundant fatty acid and vitamin E form, respectively. Flavonoids were the predominant phenolic compounds, with narirutin\/naringin and (neo)hesperidin the best represented ones. The antioxidant capacity evaluated by reducing power, DPPH, and \u03b2-carotene bleaching inhibition assays was satisfactory with values similar to those reported in other citrus fruits. 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