How healthy is tangerine?
Is tangerine healthy? Yes, for most people. Tangerine scores 77/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 53 kcal, 27 mg vitamin C and 1.8 g fiber. Easy to peel and portable, with vitamin C and a little vitamin A. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Tangerine ranks higher than 77% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin C56%
- Fiber12%
- Vitamin A7%
- Potassium7%
- Magnesium5%
- Calcium5%
- Protein3%
- Vitamin E3%
- Iron2%
Counts against
- Saturated fat0%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 100 minus 1 = 99. 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 tangerine?
Calories47kcal
Protein0.7g
Carbohydrates12g
Fat0.3g
Fiber1.6g
Sugars9.3g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 53 kcal | 47 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 11 g | 9.3 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 34 µg | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 23 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 37 mg | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 146 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 11 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1.8 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw" (FDC 169105). Values rounded.
Why is tangerine good for you?
- 23 mg vitamin C in 1 medium tangerine, 26% of the daily value. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Good ways to use it
- Lunchboxes
- Snacks for kids
What should you watch out for?
- Canned mandarin segments in syrup add sugar.
Which fruits score higher?
Other fruits with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.
How does tangerine compare?
Common questions about tangerine
How many calories are in tangerine?
100 g of tangerine has 53 kcal. A typical portion, 1 medium tangerine (88 g), has about 47 kcal.
How much protein is in tangerine?
Tangerine has 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.7 g in 1 medium tangerine.
Is tangerine good for weight loss?
Tangerine is low in calories (53 kcal per 100 g), so it adds volume to meals without many calories. No single food causes weight loss; the overall diet does.