Tangerine vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and baby carrots:
- Baby carrot has 55% less sugar than tangerine.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is similar to baby carrots for protein, carbs and fat. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for baby carrots, 7:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 91% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than tangerine - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrot has 55% less sugar than tangerine - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and tangerine are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 927% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 19 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than tangerine - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both tangerine and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tangerine | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of calcium - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 493% more iron than tangerine - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than tangerine - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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,
| Tangerine | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 6391 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 3767 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 358 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both tangerine and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Tangerine | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.057 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Tangerine or Baby Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Does baby carrots or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tangerine comprise of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.