Passion Fruit Juice vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Passion Fruit Juice and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
passion fruit juice
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in passion fruit juice and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Passion fruit juice has more beta-carotene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit juice.
- Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium.
- Tangerine has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than passion fruit juice.
- Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than passion fruit juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, passion fruit juice is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tangerine for protein. Passion fruit juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:1 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Passion Fruit Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 90% |
| Fat | 1% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in passion fruit juice comprise of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than passion fruit juice - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 13.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and passion fruit juice are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and passion fruit juice are high in Vitamin C. Passion fruit juice has 12% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 29.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 36ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Passion fruit juice and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - passion fruit juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, passion fruit juice contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both passion fruit juice and tangerine contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Passion Fruit Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 1.46 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than passion fruit juice - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 0.24mg of iron.
potassium
Passion fruit juice is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and passion fruit juice has 278mg 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, passion fruit juice has more beta-carotene than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than passion fruit juice per 100 grams.
| Passion Fruit Juice | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 419 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both passion fruit juice and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Passion Fruit 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 common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Passion Fruit Juice (Passion fruit juice, 100%) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or passion fruit juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and passion fruit juice has 51 calories.
Does tangerine or passion fruit juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and passion fruit juice contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and passion fruit juice has 13.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in passion fruit juice comprise of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber.