Calories in Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack
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Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack contains 61 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (252 g) provides about 154 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly (60 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 61 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.012 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 15.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.45 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 19.8 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.044 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.9 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium ? | 78 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.044 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.032 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 96%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein0.45 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars15.5 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.012 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.74 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.02 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.007 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.012 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.011 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.023 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.01 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.005 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.015 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.008 g |
| Valine ? | 0.019 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.031 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.008 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.024 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.055 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.045 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.045 g |
| Proline ? | 0.022 g |
| Serine ? | 0.015 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) ? | 0.015 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 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 191 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 163 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 131 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 496 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 83.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.19 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 255 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 840 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 µg |
| 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), raw Raw | 53 | 0.81 g | 13.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plums, canned, purple, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 63 | 0.37 g | 16.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Pear nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid Canned | 60 | 0.11 g | 15.8 g | 0.01 g |
| Pear nectar, canned, without added ascorbic acid Canned | 60 | 0.11 g | 15.8 g | 0.01 g |
| Pineapple, canned, in syrup Canned | 62 | 0.4 g | 15.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, in syrup Canned | 62 | 0.39 g | 15.8 g | 0.07 g |
| Grapefruit, sections, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 60 | 0.56 g | 15.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Mango, canned Canned | 65 | 0.62 g | 16.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Pineapple, canned, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 60 | 0.42 g | 15.7 g | 0.08 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned tangerines?
100 g of canned tangerines has 61 kcal. 1 cup (252 g): about 154 kcal.
How much protein is in canned tangerines?
Canned tangerines contains 0.45 g of protein per 100 g (0.9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 cup (252 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is below the median (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned tangerines?
Canned tangerines has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 15.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned tangerines?
Canned tangerines contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.012 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned tangerines contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned tangerines?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tangerines have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, tangerines, (mandarin oranges), canned, light syrup pack has 61 kcal, while tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw has 53 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 169924. 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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