Tangerine vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and hemp seeds:
- Hemp seed has 6 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Tangerine has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and tangerine has 90% less calories than hemp seed - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 6% |
| Fat | 5% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 122% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seed has 6 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tangerine has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 52 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 33 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid.
| Tangerine | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 110 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 89% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 623% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg 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 | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 7 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 10.024 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 28.799 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and tangerine has 90% less calories than hemp seed - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Does tangerine or hemp seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does tangerine or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does tangerine or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.