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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon zest and tangerine is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 similar to tangerine for protein, carbs and fat. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for tangerine, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Zest Tangerine
Protein 8% 5%
Carbohydrates 88% 90%
Fat 4% 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

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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.