Blueberry vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and tangerine:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than blueberry.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry 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 blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and blueberry are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 175% more Vitamin C than blueberry - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blueberry has more Vitamin K than tangerine - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than blueberry - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine has 116% more potassium than blueberry - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blueberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.088 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does tangerine or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.