Pineapple vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is heavier in carbs and similar to tangerine for protein and fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 90% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 29% more dietary fiber than pineapple - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and pineapple are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 79% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both pineapple and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 185% more calcium than pineapple - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine has 52% more potassium than pineapple - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pineapple and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pineapple | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and tangerine contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.023 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does tangerine or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and pineapple contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.