Mandarin Oranges

Mandarin Oranges

Mandarin oranges are a loose-skinned orange category that including clementine, dancy, satsuma and tangerine varieties.

The most common mandarin found in the United States is the tangerine, named for the city of Tangier, Morocco.

Along with vitamin C, mandarin oranges also contain phytonutrients called liminoids.

Glycemic Index=42
Glycemic Load=5
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,620

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Vitamin A
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose mandarin oranges with bright orange skin that are heavy for their size.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-medium(s) TANGERINES,(MANDARIN ORANGES),RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.75

Calories: 47

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.27 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.05 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	16 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	11.7 g	*
Sugars	9.3 g	*
Fiber	1.6 g	*
Protein	0.71 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	599.3 IU	12%
Vitamin C	23.5mg	39%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.18 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	14.1 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.33 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	32.6 mg	3%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.13 mg	1%
Magnesium	10.6 mg	3%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	17.6 mg	2%
Potassium	146.1 mg	4%
Selenium	0.09 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.8 mg	0%
Zinc	0.06 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	88.9 mcg
Beta-carotene	136.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	358.2 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	121.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).