Tangerine vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and carrots:
- Carrot has 55% less sugar than tangerine.
- Carrot has more niacin.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:4 and for carrots, 9:87:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 87% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrot has 55% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and carrots are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 353% more Vitamin C than carrot - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than tangerine - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more niacin. Both tangerine and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tangerine | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 93% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 tangerine and carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Tangerine | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.1 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 carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does tangerine or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does tangerine or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.