Apricot vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and tangerine:
- Apricot has more beta-carotene than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than apricot.
- Apricot is a great source of potassium.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tangerine for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 90% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 82% sugar and 18% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and apricot are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 167% more Vitamin C than apricot - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has 182% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both apricot and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 185% more calcium than apricot - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Apricot is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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, apricot has more beta-carotene than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than apricot per 100 grams. Both apricot and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Apricot | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and tangerine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.077 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.
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FAQ
Does tangerine or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does tangerine or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apricot comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.