Cranberries vs tangerine: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cranberries scores 77/100 and tangerine 77/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cranberries
46 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 100 g
Tangerine
53 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium tangerine: 88 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCranberries46 vs 53 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.5 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberCranberries3.6 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCranberries4.3 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTangerine80 vs 166 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cranberries, 100 g | Tangerine, 100 g | Cranberries, 100 g | Tangerine, 88 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | 53 kcal | 46 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 13 g | 12 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | 11 g | 4.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 1.8 g | 3.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 27 mg | 14 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 34 µg | 3 µg | 30 µg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 166 mg | 80 mg | 146 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 37 mg | 8 mg | 33 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 12 mg | 6 mg | 11 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg | 2 mg | 1.8 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.