Strawberries vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and tangerine:
- Both strawberries and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
- Strawberry has 54% less sugar than tangerine.
- Tangerine has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 40% less calories than tangerine - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to tangerine for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:81:13 and for tangerine, 6:89:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 89% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 54% less sugar than tangerine - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and tangerine are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 120% more Vitamin C than tangerine - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 33 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin. Both strawberries and tangerine contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 131% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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,
| Strawberries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and tangerine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 40% less calories than tangerine - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Does strawberries or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.