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Tangerine

Raw · Citrus

43/100C tier

Calories53

Protein0.8g

Fiber1.8g

Sodium2mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 43 out of 100, #30 of 40 fruits. Clean label carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (9/100).

The short version: The lunchbox citrus — easier to peel than to beat nutritionally, but fine.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories53

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.3g0%

Saturated Fat 0.1g0%

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2mg0%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g6%

Protein 0.8g2%

Vitamin C 27mg30%

Vitamin A 34mcg RAE4%

Potassium 166mg4%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 43

Clean label ×2099

Low energy density ×1585

Fiber ×2528

Micronutrients ×409

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

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Questions people ask

Is Tangerine healthy?

It grades C — 43 out of 100, #30 of 40 fruits in our system. The lunchbox citrus — easier to peel than to beat nutritionally, but fine.

How many calories are in Tangerine?

53 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Tangerine calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.