Orange Juice vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Tangerine


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

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

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

  • Both orange juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
  • Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than orange juice.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange juice 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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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Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Juice Tangerine
Protein 6% 5%
Carbohydrates 90% 90%
Fat 4% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both orange juice and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 87% more Vitamin C than tangerine - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine has 240% more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Orange Juice Tangerine
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.03 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.04 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 30 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tangerine has 236% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of iron - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.

potassium

Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of potassium - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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 orange juice and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Orange Juice Tangerine
beta-carotene 33 UG 155 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG 101 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 115 UG 138 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange juice and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Orange Juice Tangerine
alpha linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.018 G
Total 0.011 G 0.018 G

omega 6s

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

Orange Juice Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.048 G
Total 0.029 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Orange Juice or Tangerine .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

Does orange juice or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.

Does orange juice or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.