Blackberry vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and tangerine:
- Both tangerine and blackberry are high in Vitamin C.
- Blackberry has 54% less sugar than tangerine.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tangerine has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 90% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 52% dietary fiber and 48% sugar.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 194% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Blackberry has 54% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and blackberry are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and blackberry are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 27% more Vitamin C than blackberry - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 209% more Vitamin A than blackberry - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blackberry has more Vitamin K than tangerine - blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both blackberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Blackberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 28% more calcium than blackberry - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Blackberry has 313% more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg 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 blackberry and tangerine contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blackberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.186 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does tangerine or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.