Cheese vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and tangerine:
- Cheese has 101.6 times less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Tangerine has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheese.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and tangerine has 86% less calories than cheese - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 90% |
| Fat | 75% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has 101.6 times less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheese - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and tangerine has 100% less saturated fat than cheese - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tangerine has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cheese - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 412% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than tangerine - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheese and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tangerine has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cheese and tangerine contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Cheese has 293% more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine has 95% more potassium than cheese - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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,
| Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.532 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and tangerine has 90% less calories than cheese - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does tangerine or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheese has 101.6 times fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or cheese contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.