Clementine vs tangerine: which is healthier?

Clementine is more nutrient-dense, scoring 88/100 against 83/100 for tangerine. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Clementine

88/100Excellent nutrient density

47 kcal per 100 g. 1 clementine: 74 g

Higher score

Tangerine

83/100Excellent nutrient density

53 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium tangerine: 88 g

Which to pick for your goal

Fewer caloriesClementine47 vs 53 kcal per 100 g
More proteinAbout even0.8 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
Less sugarClementine9.2 vs 11 g per 100 g
More potassiumAbout even177 vs 166 mg per 100 g
Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
Nutrient	Clementine, 100 g	Tangerine, 100 g	Clementine, 74 g	Tangerine, 88 g
Calories	47 kcal	53 kcal	35 kcal	47 kcal
Protein	0.8 g	0.8 g	0.6 g	0.7 g
Carbohydrates	12 g	13 g	8.9 g	12 g
Sugars	9.2 g	11 g	6.8 g	9.3 g
Fiber	1.7 g	1.8 g	1.3 g	1.6 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.3 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
Saturated fat	0 g	<0.1 g	0 g	<0.1 g
Vitamin C	49 mg	27 mg	36 mg	23 mg
Vitamin A	0 µg	34 µg	0 µg	30 µg
Potassium	177 mg	166 mg	131 mg	146 mg
Iron	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	0.1 mg
Calcium	30 mg	37 mg	22 mg	33 mg
Magnesium	10 mg	12 mg	7.4 mg	11 mg
Sodium	1 mg	2 mg	0.7 mg	1.8 mg

Last updated November 12, 2026. Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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