Orange vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and orange are high in Vitamin C.
- Orange is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Orange 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 orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and orange are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and orange are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 69% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 209% more Vitamin A than orange - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Both orange and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of calcium - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 orange and tangerine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Orange | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does tangerine or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.