How healthy is clementine?

Is clementine healthy? Yes, for most people. Clementine scores 88/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 47 kcal, 49 mg vitamin C and 1.7 g fiber. Clementines are small, seedless and easy to peel; one fruit gives about 36 mg of vitamin C for very few calories. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

  • High in vitamin C
  • Low fat
Score explained

The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Clementine ranks higher than 88% of them.

Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)

  • Vitamin C100%
  • Fiber13%
  • Potassium8%
  • Magnesium5%
  • Calcium5%
  • Protein4%
  • Vitamin E3%
  • Iron2%
  • Vitamin A0%

Counts against

  • Saturated fat0%
  • Added sugars0%
  • Sodium0%

Raw NRF9.3: 139 minus 0 = 139. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology

How many calories are in clementine?

Calories35kcal
Protein0.6g
Carbohydrates8.9g
Fat0.1g
Fiber1.3g
Sugars6.8g
Nutrition facts for clementine. Per 100 g and for the selected portion (74 g). %DV uses FDA Daily Values.
NutrientPer 100 gPer portion%DV
Energy and macronutrients
Calories47 kcal35 kcal
Protein0.8 g0.6 g1%
Carbohydrates12 g8.9 g3%
Fiber1.7 g1.3 g4%
Sugars9.2 g6.8 g
Added sugars0 g0 g0%
Fat0.1 g0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0 g0%
Omega-3 fats0 g0 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C49 mg36 mg40%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.1 mg1%
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Folate24 µg18 µg4%
Minerals
Calcium30 mg22 mg2%
Iron0.1 mg0.1 mg1%
Potassium177 mg131 mg3%
Magnesium10 mg7.4 mg2%
Zinc<0.1 mg<0.1 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0.7 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Clementines, raw" (FDC 168195). Values rounded.

Why is clementine good for you?

  • 36 mg vitamin C in 1 clementine, 40% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Good ways to use it

  • Lunchboxes and snacks for kids
  • Segments in salads

What should you watch out for?

  • Canned mandarin segments in syrup add sugar. Citrus peel and juice can irritate a sensitive stomach.

Which fruits score higher?

Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.

Mulberries

43 kcal per 100 g

93

High in vitamin C, Low fat

Lemon

29 kcal per 100 g

93

High in vitamin C, Low calorie

Cantaloupe

34 kcal per 100 g

95

High in vitamin C, Source of vitamin A

How does clementine compare?

Common questions about clementine

How many calories are in clementine?
100 g of clementine has 47 kcal. A typical portion, 1 clementine (74 g), has about 35 kcal.
How much protein is in clementine?
Clementine has 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.6 g in 1 clementine.
Is clementine good for weight loss?
Clementine is low in calories (47 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Clementines, raw", FDC ID 168195. fdc.nal.usda.gov
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9).
  3. Fulgoni VL, Keast DR, Drewnowski A. Development and validation of the Nutrient-Rich Foods Index. J Nutr. 2009;139(8):1549-1554.
  4. Monteiro CA, et al. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutr. 2019;22(5):936-941.

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