Lemon Zest vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and tangerine:
- Both lemon zest and tangerine are high in Vitamin C.
- Lemon zest has 61% less sugar than tangerine.
- Lemon zest has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in fat and similar to tangerine for protein and carbs. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 90% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 489% more dietary fiber than tangerine - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest has 61% less sugar than tangerine - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and tangerine are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and tangerine are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has 383% more Vitamin C than tangerine - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 10 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Lemon zest has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon zest and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon Zest | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 262% more calcium than tangerine - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 433% more iron than tangerine - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon zest has 160mg 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,
| Lemon Zest | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon zest and tangerine contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon Zest | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon zest and tangerine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon zest or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Does lemon zest or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon zest and tangerine contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or tangerine contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than tangerine - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.