Whole Milk vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and tangerine:
- Tangerine has 46.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has 52% less sugar than tangerine.
- Whole milk has 64% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine contains more niacin and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than tangerine.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tangerine per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 90% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 64% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk has 52% less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 289% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tangerine has 46.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tangerine has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than tangerine - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine contains more niacin and folate. Both whole milk and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 205% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and whole milk contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does tangerine or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does tangerine or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.