Orange vs. Tangerine

Nutrition comparison of Orange and Tangerine


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

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

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

  • Both tangerine and orange are high in Vitamin C.
  • Orange is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange 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 (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between orange and tangerine. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Tangerine
Protein 6% 5%
Carbohydrates 91% 90%
Fat 4% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Orange 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 orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.

Protein

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

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both tangerine and orange are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 69% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tangerine has 209% more Vitamin A than orange - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

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

Orange Tangerine
Thiamin 0.1 MG 0.058 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.036 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.376 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.25 MG 0.216 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.078 MG
Folate 17 UG 16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of calcium - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.

iron

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.

potassium

Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Orange Tangerine
beta-carotene 71 UG 155 UG
alpha-carotene 11 UG 101 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 138 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Orange 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 and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Orange Tangerine
linoleic acid 0.031 G 0.048 G
Total 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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FAQ

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

Does tangerine or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.