Plums vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Plums and Tangerine


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

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

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

  • Tangerine has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than plum.
  • Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of plums 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: Plums (Plums, 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 plums contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, plums is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Plums has a macronutrient ratio of 6:89:5 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Plums Tangerine
Protein 6% 5%
Carbohydrates 89% 90%
Fat 5% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 88% sugar and 12% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Tangerine has 29% more dietary fiber than plum - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tangerine and plums are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 181% more Vitamin C than plum - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Plum has more Vitamin K than tangerine - plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Tangerine has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both plums and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Plums Tangerine
Thiamin 0.028 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.026 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.417 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.135 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.029 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 5 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.

potassium

Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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 plums and tangerine contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Plums Tangerine
beta-carotene 190 UG 155 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 73 UG 138 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 101 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Plums Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.048 G
Total 0.044 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: Plums (Plums, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does tangerine or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.

Does tangerine or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and plums contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in plums comprise of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber.