Tangerine vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and tomato:
- Both tangerine and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Tomato has 66% less calories than tangerine.
- Tomato has 71% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Tomato has 75% less sugar than tangerine.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 66% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 75% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 71% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has 50% more dietary fiber than tomato - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 75% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tangerine and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and tomato are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Tangerine has 95% more Vitamin C than tomato - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than tangerine - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both tangerine and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tangerine | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has 270% more calcium than tomato - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tangerine and tomato contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Tangerine | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both tangerine and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Tangerine | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.08 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 tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 70% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does tangerine or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.