Blueberry vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Tangerine


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of blueberry versus tangerine (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and tangerine:

  • Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than blueberry.
  • Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry and tangerine is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

Blueberry Tangerine
Protein 4% 5%
Carbohydrates 91% 90%
Fat 4% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

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Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tangerine and blueberry are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 175% more Vitamin C than blueberry - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Blueberry has more Vitamin K than tangerine - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Both blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Blueberry Tangerine
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 6 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than blueberry - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Tangerine has 116% more potassium than blueberry - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Blueberry Tangerine
beta-carotene 32 UG 155 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG 138 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.

Blueberry Tangerine
alpha linoleic acid 0.058 G 0.018 G
Total 0.058 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Blueberry Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.088 G 0.048 G
Total 0.088 G 0.048 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does tangerine or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does tangerine or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.