Calories in Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw
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Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw contains 53 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, 2-1/2" dia (88 g) provides about 47 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.31 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.039 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 10.6 g | |
| Protein M | 0.81 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 34 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C M | 26.7 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.078 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 10.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 0.15 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.039 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.81 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars10.6 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.31 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.039 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.06 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.065 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 6.1 g |
| Glucose M | 2.1 g |
| Fructose M | 2.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.016 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.017 g |
| Leucine M | 0.028 g |
| Lysine M | 0.032 g |
| Methionine M | 0.002 g |
| Cystine M | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.018 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.015 g |
| Valine M | 0.021 g |
| Arginine M | 0.068 g |
| Histidine M | 0.011 g |
| Alanine M | 0.028 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.13 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.061 g |
| Glycine M | 0.019 g |
| Proline M | 0.074 g |
| Serine M | 0.033 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.048 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 155 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 138 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 101 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 407 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 85.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.38 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 223 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 681 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 16 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Tangerines
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack, drained Canned | 38 | 0.75 g | 9.4 g | 0.04 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack Canned | 61 | 0.45 g | 16.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple, raw Raw | 50 | 0.54 g | 13.1 g | 0.12 g |
| Apple, raw, with skin Raw | 52 | 0.26 g | 13.8 g | 0.17 g |
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Plum, raw Raw | 46 | 0.7 g | 11.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Orange, raw Raw | 47 | 0.94 g | 11.8 g | 0.12 g |
| Apricot, raw Raw | 48 | 1.4 g | 11.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Pear, Bartlett, raw Raw | 63 | 0.39 g | 15 g | 0.16 g |
| Kiwifruit, green, raw Raw | 61 | 1.1 g | 14.7 g | 0.52 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw tangerines?
100 g of raw tangerines has 53 kcal. 1 medium, 2-1/2" dia (88 g): about 47 kcal. 1 small, 2-1/4" dia (76 g): about 40 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (109 g): about 58 kcal.
How much protein is in raw tangerines?
Raw tangerines contains 0.81 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.71 g in 1 medium, 2-1/2" dia (88 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is above the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw tangerines?
Raw tangerines has 13.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 10.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw tangerines?
Raw tangerines contains 0.31 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.039 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw tangerines contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw tangerines?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tangerines have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw has 53 kcal, while tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack, drained has 38 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169105. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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