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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apricot 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) 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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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 10:83:7 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apricot Tangerine
Protein 10% 5%
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

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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

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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


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .

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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.

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