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1. Tangerine Facts
2. Types of Tangerines
3. Nutritional Value of Tangerine
4. Health Benefits of Tangerine

Tangerine Facts

History and Origin

Types of Tangerines

Types of Tangerines grown and sold in Australia

Tangerine Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Tangerine ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup, sections = 195 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	53	2.6%
Protein	g	0.81	1.6%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.31	0.4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	13.34	4.4%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.8	7.2%
Sugars, total	g	10.58
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	37	3.7%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.15	0.8%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	12	3%
Phosphorus, P	mg	20	2%
Potassium, K	mg	166	4.7%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.07	1.1%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.042	2.1%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.039	1.9%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	0.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	26.7	44.5%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.058	3.8%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.036	2.1%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.376	1.8%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.216	2.1%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.078	3.9%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	16	4%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	34	3.7%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.20	0.6%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.039	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.060
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.065
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	155
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	101
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	407
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	138

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Tangerine Nutritional Value

Tangerine Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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