Tangerine Nutrition Facts: Is Tangerine Good for You?

Based on USDA data, raw tangerines are a nutritious choice, high in Vitamin C while being low in calories, fat, and sodium. A 100-gram serving provides 30% of the daily value for Vitamin C and contains 53 calories. While they provide some dietary fiber, most of their carbohydrates come from natural sugars. Their overall benefit depends on portion size and how they fit into your diet.

53Calories

0.81gProtein

13.3gCarbs

1.8gFiber

0.31gFat

10.6gSugars

Per 100 g · Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw

High in (20% DV or more per 100 g): Vitamin C

What stands out in tangerine

High in vitamin C. A 100-gram serving of raw tangerine provides 26.7 mg of Vitamin C. This amount supplies 30% of the recommended Daily Value (DV).
Low in calories. Tangerines contain 53 calories per 100 grams. For comparison, a medium tangerine has about 47 calories.
Carbohydrates and sugar. Each 100-gram portion has 13.3 grams of carbohydrates. Of this amount, 10.6 grams are total sugars and 1.8 grams are dietary fiber.
Very low in fat and sodium. Tangerines are naturally free of cholesterol and contain almost no fat (0.31 g) or sodium (2 mg) per 100 grams.

What to keep in mind

Most of the carbohydrates in tangerines come from natural sugars. A 100-gram serving contains 10.6 grams of sugar out of 13.3 grams of total carbohydrates.

Tangerine nutrition facts per 100 g

Calories and macronutrients
Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV
Calories	53 kcal	–
Protein	0.81 g	2%
Total fat	0.31 g	0%
Saturated fat	0.04 g	0%
Monounsaturated fat	0.06 g	–
Polyunsaturated fat	0.07 g	–
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Carbohydrate	13.3 g	5%
Dietary fiber	1.8 g	6%
Total sugars	10.6 g	–
Water	85.2 g	–
Sodium	2 mg	0%

Vitamins and minerals
Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV
Potassium	166 mg	4%
Calcium	37 mg	3%
Iron	0.15 mg	1%
Magnesium	12 mg	3%
Phosphorus	20 mg	2%
Zinc	0.07 mg	1%
Copper	0.04 mg	5%
Manganese	0.04 mg	2%
Selenium	0.1 mcg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	34 mcg	4%
Vitamin C	26.7 mg	30%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.06 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.04 mg	3%
Niacin (B3)	0.38 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	5%
Folate (DFE)	16 mcg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Choline	10.2 mg	2%

% Daily Value uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older. Highlighted rows are 20% DV or more per 100 g. A dash means no Daily Value is set.

Tangerine by portion

The nutrition information changes with portion size. A medium tangerine (about 88 grams) has 47 calories and 9.3 grams of sugar. A larger portion, such as one cup of tangerine sections (195 grams), contains more than double the calories (103 kcal) and sugar (20.7 g). This larger serving also provides 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, which is 6% of the daily value.

USDA portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fiber	Fat
1 cup, sections	195 g	103	1.6 g	25.9 g	3.5 g	0.6 g
1 small (2-1/4″ dia)	76 g	40	0.6 g	10.1 g	1.4 g	0.2 g
1 medium (2-1/2″ dia)	88 g	47	0.7 g	11.7 g	1.6 g	0.3 g
1 large (2-3/4″ dia)	120 g	64	1 g	16 g	2.2 g	0.4 g
1 serving (FDA label reference amount)	109 g	58	0.9 g	14.5 g	2 g	0.3 g

How tangerine compares with other fruits

Compared to 30 other fruits on this site, tangerines rank 10th highest for Vitamin C content per 100 grams. They also rank relatively high for calcium, placing 4th. Their ranking is lower for other nutrients like dietary fiber (19th) and iron (26th). A 100-gram serving of tangerine has 53 calories, which is similar to the amount found in apples (52 kcal) and pineapple (50 kcal). Tangerines have less fiber (1.8 g) than fruits like raspberries, which provide 6.5 g per 100 grams.

Per 100 g	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fiber	Fat
Tangerine	53	0.81 g	13.3 g	1.8 g	0.31 g
Raspberries	52	1.2 g	11.9 g	6.5 g	0.65 g
Apple	52	0.26 g	13.8 g	2.4 g	0.17 g
Pineapple	50	0.54 g	13.1 g	1.4 g	0.12 g
Blueberries	57	0.74 g	14.5 g	2.4 g	0.33 g

Quick answers

How many calories are in a tangerine?

A small tangerine has 40 calories, a medium one has 47 calories, and a large one has 64 calories.

How much sugar is in a tangerine?

A medium tangerine (88 grams) contains 9.3 grams of total sugars. A one-cup serving of tangerine sections has 20.7 grams of sugar.

Are tangerines a good source of fiber?

Tangerines provide some fiber. A medium tangerine has 1.6 grams of dietary fiber, which is 6% of the Daily Value. A 100-gram serving contains 1.8 grams of fiber.

When to talk to a doctor or dietitian

This page describes nutrient content, not medical advice. If a health condition, medicine or pregnancy affects what you eat, a doctor or registered dietitian can tell you how tangerine fits your situation.