Figs vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and tangerine:
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine has 28% less calories than fig - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:3 and for tangerine, 5:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine and figs are both made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 61% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine has 35% less sugar than fig - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and figs are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than fig - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 386% more Vitamin A than fig - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fig has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both figs and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of calcium - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Fig is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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 figs and tangerine contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Figs | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fig has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Figs | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.144 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 figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine has 30% less calories than fig - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does tangerine or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and figs contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine and figs are both made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.