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Tangerine

Tangerines are 85% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 53 kcal and 1.8 g of fiber.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Tangerine (mandarin orange), raw

  • 53 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 0.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 1.8 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 90 g (3 oz) serving provides about 48 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber.

Values for tangerine per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 90 g (3 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (90 g (3 oz))
Calories53 kcal48 kcal
Protein0.8 g0.7 g
Carbohydrates13.3 g12 g
of which sugars10.6 g9.5 g
Fiber1.8 g1.6 g
Fat0.3 g0.3 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
Water85.2 g76.7 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 53 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 1.5 g/100 kcal) + 1 (fiber: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 85.2 g of water) = 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.
Hydrating
It has 85 g of water or more per 100 g, so it contributes to hydration. That helps because with a smaller appetite people also tend to eat and drink less, and not drinking enough can make constipation worse.

Frequently asked questions about tangerines

How much protein does a medium tangerine have?

A medium tangerine, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 0.7 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of tangerines has 0.8 g of protein. That is 1.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories are in a medium tangerine?

A medium tangerine, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 48 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of tangerines has 53 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

How many grams of fiber are in a medium tangerine?

A medium tangerine, our reference serving of 90 g (3 oz), has about 1.6 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of tangerines has 1.8 g of fiber.

How filling are tangerines?

Very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 53 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 1.5 g/100 kcal) + 1 (fiber: 3.4 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 85.2 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

Are tangerines a good choice on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about tangerines on a GLP-1 medication. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

How many grams or ounces are in a serving of tangerines?

We use 90 g (3 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a medium tangerine. That amount provides about 48 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw (FDC ID 169105). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .