Calories in mandarin (tangerine)
Raw. 53 kcal (222 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Mandarins, also sold as tangerines, are small, easy-peel citrus fruits; USDA treats mandarin and tangerine as a single food. Raw, they provide 53 kcal (222 kJ) per 100 g, mainly from natural sugars, with almost no fat or protein. They are a good source of vitamin C and also provide some vitamin A and fibre.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 88 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 47 kcal | – |
| Energy | 195 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.03 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.05 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 9.31 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Water | 74.9 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 29.9 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 23.5 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.176 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.331 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.069 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 14.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline | 9 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 32.6 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.132 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 10.6 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 17.6 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146.1 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.062 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.037 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.034 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.088 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium mandarin | 88 | 47 | 195 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 0.3 |
| 1 small mandarin | 76 | 40 | 169 | 0.6 | 10.1 | 0.2 |
| 1 large mandarin | 120 | 64 | 266 | 1 | 16 | 0.4 |
| 1 cup, sections | 195 | 103 | 432 | 1.6 | 26 | 0.6 |
Things worth knowing
- One medium mandarin (88 g) has about 47 kcal (195 kJ) and 23 mg of vitamin C, about a quarter of the Daily Value; a large one (120 g) has about 64 kcal (266 kJ).
- Clementines and satsumas are types of mandarin, so these figures are a reasonable guide for them too.
- Canned mandarin segments in juice are lighter at about 37 kcal per 100 g, while those in light syrup rise to about 61 kcal per 100 g.
- A cup of segments (195 g) has about 103 kcal (432 kJ) and 3.5 g of fibre.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium mandarin of mandarin is 47 kcal, which is 195 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 451 g of mandarin to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 09218. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.