Calories and Protein in Tangerine
Nutrition data for tangerine, raw (mandarin orange).
Quick answer: 1 medium tangerine (88 g) has about 47 calories, 0.7 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 12 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 53 calories and 0.8 g of protein. These figures are for tangerine that is raw (mandarin orange).
- 47calories
- 0.7 gprotein
- 0.3 gfat
- 12 gcarbs
per 1 medium tangerine (88 g)
Serving sizes for tangerine
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 53 | 0.8 g | 0.3 g | 13 g |
| 1 small tangerine | 76 g (2.7 oz) | 40 | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 10 g |
| 1 medium tangerine | 88 g (3.1 oz) | 47 | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 12 g |
| 1 large tangerine | 120 g (4.2 oz) | 64 | 1 g | 0.4 g | 16 g |
| 1 cup of sections | 195 g (6.9 oz) | 103 | 1.6 g | 0.6 g | 26 g |
USDA lists a small tangerine at about 76 g, a medium at 88 g and a large at 120 g. A cup of sections is about 195 g.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium tangerine (88 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 | 47 | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | 9.3 g | |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 146 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7 mg | 23.5 mg | 26% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 medium tangerine (88 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 169105 (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw).
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About tangerine nutrition
Tangerines and mandarins are small, easy-peel citrus fruits. They are a little sweeter than oranges and a little higher in calories per 100 g.
- Vitamin C: 23 mg in 1 medium tangerine, about 26 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Canned mandarin segments are often packed in syrup, which adds sugar, so these figures are for the raw fruit.
- Vitamin C is sensitive to heat (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements), so eating the fruit fresh keeps the most of it.
How tangerine compares
Per 100 g, tangerine ranks #21 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #13 for fewest calories.
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Questions about tangerine
47 calories in 1 medium tangerine (88 g), or 53 calories per 100 g. These figures are for tangerine that is raw (mandarin orange).
0.7 g of protein in 1 medium tangerine (88 g), or 0.8 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 6 percent of its calories.
About 47 calories in a medium tangerine (88 g).
Slightly, per 100 g: 53 calories versus 47 for an orange. A tangerine is much smaller, so one usually has fewer calories.
Tangerines are one type of mandarin. USDA groups them together as mandarin oranges, which is why this page covers both.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 169105: Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
