Nectarine vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and tangerine:
- Nectarine has more niacin, however, tangerine contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than nectarine.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tangerine for fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:6 and for tangerine, 5:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 91% |
| Fat | 6% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in nectarine comprise of 82% sugar, 18% dietary fiber and 1% starch.
dietary fiber
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of sugar - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and nectarine are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 394% more Vitamin C than nectarine - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nectarine has more niacin, however, tangerine contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both nectarine and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Nectarine | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than nectarine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg 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 nectarine and tangerine contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Nectarine | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 155 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 138 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.111 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% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tangerine or nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does tangerine or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine and nectarine contain similar amounts of carbs - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in nectarine comprise of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 0% starch.