Wondering how many carbs are in tangerines? This tangerine carbs per 100g calculator gives you the full carbohydrate picture for the amount you actually eat — whether that's a medium fruit, a cup of segments, or 100 grams from your food scale. It calculates total carbohydrates, net carbs (total carbs minus fiber), naturally occurring sugars, and dietary fiber in one go. No more guessing: the serving weight is converted automatically, so you always know exactly how many carb grams are on your plate.
Tangerines and mandarins are a refreshing citrus choice for anyone tracking macronutrients, following a low-carb or keto-style plan, or managing blood sugar. The numbers are based on USDA FoodData Central nutrient values for raw tangerines, so you get reliable per-100g figures. Just enter your portion, choose your unit, and press Calculate. You can also use the quick-fill buttons for common servings.
🍊 Tangerine Carbs Per 100g
Calculate total carbs, net carbs, sugar, and fiber for any serving of tangerines.
Portion Amount
Step-by-Step Guide
Start by entering how many tangerines you actually ate — not the whole bag, just the portion on your plate. In the amount field, type a number. Then choose the unit that matches it: grams, medium fruit (about 88 g of peeled flesh), large fruit (about 120 g), or one cup of segments (about 195 g). Click "Calculate Carbs" and the tool instantly breaks down total carbs, net carbs, sugar, fiber, and calories for that exact serving. If you want to start over, hit Reset or just change the amount and calculate again.
Formula Explained
This calculator uses standard USDA nutrient values for raw tangerines (mandarin oranges). Per 100 g of edible flesh, raw tangerines contain roughly 13.34 g of total carbohydrates, 10.58 g of naturally occurring sugars, and 1.80 g of dietary fiber. To scale these values to any portion, the tool multiplies the weight in grams by the per-100g value and divides by 100:
- Total carbs = weight (g) × 13.34 ÷ 100
- Sugars = weight (g) × 10.58 ÷ 100
- Fiber = weight (g) × 1.80 ÷ 100
- Net carbs = total carbs − fiber = weight × (13.34 − 1.80) ÷ 100
Net carbs are often used in low-carb and keto meal planning because fiber is not fully digested and does not raise blood glucose the way other carbohydrates do. The source for these figures is the USDA FoodData Central database, which is one of the most widely cited nutrition references for food composition data. You can explore the raw entry yourself at USDA FoodData Central. For practical guidance on fruit intake, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health also provides a helpful fruit nutrition overview.
Worked Examples
Reference Data Table
The table below summarizes the carb-related nutrition information for raw tangerine flesh per 100 g and per common household serving. Values are rounded for readability; the calculator uses the more precise USDA numbers.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Medium fruit (88 g) | 1 cup segments (195 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates | 13.3 g | 11.7 g | 26.0 g |
| Net carbs | 11.5 g | 10.2 g | 22.5 g |
| Sugars | 10.6 g | 9.3 g | 20.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Calories | 53 kcal | 47 kcal | 103 kcal |
Tips & Best Practices
- Weigh after peeling. Since the calculator's per-100g values are for edible flesh, always weigh peeled segments. A medium tangerine's peel can account for 20–25% of its total weight.
- Watch out for canned fruit. Tangerines canned in syrup or sweetened juice can contain 15–25 g of carbs per 100 g, significantly more than raw fruit. Check the label if you use canned segments.
- Not all mandarins are identical. Clementines, tangerines, and mandarins share similar macros, so this calculator is a good approximation across all of them, with differences usually under 1 g of carbs per 100 g.
- Pair with protein or fat. Because tangerines are mostly sugar, eating them with nuts, yogurt, or cheese can help slow blood sugar absorption and keep you satisfied longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tangerines fit into a low-carb or keto diet?A single medium tangerine provides about 10 g of net carbs. If your daily net-carb target is 20–30 g, one fruit can fit but leaves little room for other carbs. Smaller portions, such as half a fruit or a few segments, are easier to accommodate.
Do clementines have the same carbs as tangerines?Very similar. Clementines contain roughly 12 g of total carbs per 100 g, compared to about 13.3 g for tangerines. Fiber and sugar values also track closely, so this tool is a reliable approximation for any small, thin-skinned citrus fruit.
Why does the calculator show net carbs separate from total carbs?Because some people track only absorbable carbohydrates. Fiber is digested differently and does not raise blood sugar like glucose, so net carbs can be a more helpful number for blood-glucose management and certain low-carb eating plans. For general nutrition labels, total carbs is the value you'll see.