ABout Tangerines:
Tangerines are a great source of vitamin A and beta cryptoxanthin, which may help reduce the inflammation of arthritis. Tangerines also contain a healthy amount of lutein, which is good for your vision.
Healthy Tangerine Recipes:
Nutrition Information for Tangerines:
The following nutrition information is for one serving of tangerines. That would be about one medium tangerine, or 84 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw tangerines.
Macronutrients:
Water: 71.54 g
Calories: 45
Protein: 0.68 g
Carbohydrates: 11.21 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugars: 8.89 g
Total Fat: 0.26 g
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.050 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.055 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Micronutrients:
Calcium: 31 mg
Iron: 0.13 mg
Magnesium: 10 mg
Phosphorus: 17 mg
Potassium: 17 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Zinc: 0.06 mg
Vitamin C: 22.4 mg
Thiamin: 0.049 mg
Riboflavin: 0.030 mg
Niacin: 0.316 mg
Pantothenic Acid: 0.181 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.066 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
Folate: 13 mcg
Vitamin A: 572 IU
Vitamin E: 0.17 mg
Vitamin K: 0 mcg
Phytonutrients:
beta Carotene: 130 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 342 mcg
Lycopene: 0 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 116 mcg
Source of Information:
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Notes:
Abbreviations:
- g = gram
- mg = milligram
- mcg = microgram
- IU = International Unit
