Cherries vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and tangerine:
- Cherry is a great source of potassium.
- Tangerine has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for tangerine, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and cherries are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 281% more Vitamin C than cherry - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than cherry - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cherries and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both cherries and tangerine contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 185% more calcium than cherry - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 34% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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 cherries and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cherries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.027 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 cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does tangerine or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.