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Mandarin oranges
Calories & nutrition facts
canned in juice, whole contents
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 32 kcal —
- Protein 0.7 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.7 g 3%
- Sugars 7.7 g —
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 16 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 20 mg 22%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.15 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 2%
- Biotin (B7) 0.8 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg 3%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 13 mg 1%
- Potassium 85 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
Similar foods
- Tangerinesfresh57 kcal / 100 g
- Mandarinfresh45 kcal / 100 g
- Tangerines in syruptinned59 kcal / 100 g
- Grapefruitcanned in juice, whole contents30 kcal / 100 g
- Pineapplecanned in juice, whole contents47 kcal / 100 g
- Canned peachin juice, whole contents39 kcal / 100 g
- Canned pears in juicewhole contents33 kcal / 100 g
- Apricotcanned in juice, undrained43 kcal / 100 g
- Clementineraw47 kcal / 100 g
- Mandarina40 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mandarin oranges
How do you peel a mandarin orange without making a mess?
Roll it gently on the worktop first, then pierce the skin near the stem with your thumb and peel in strips. Remove the loose white pith if you like, but it is edible.
Can you use mandarin oranges in cooking?
Yes. Add peeled segments to salads, roast them briefly with duck or chicken, or stir them into a cake batter; for a quick sauce, simmer the segments with a little sugar and orange juice until they soften.
How do you choose ripe mandarin oranges?
Choose fruit that feels heavy for its size and has firm, glossy skin without soft spots or mould. A slightly loose skin can be normal, but avoid fruit that feels very light or smells fermented.
How should you store mandarin oranges?
Keep them in a cool, airy place for a few days, or refrigerate them in a ventilated drawer to make them last longer. Once peeled, cover and refrigerate the segments and eat them within a couple of days.
Can you freeze mandarin orange segments?
Yes. Peel and separate the segments, remove as much pith as you can, then freeze them in a single layer on a tray before transferring them to a sealed container. They are best used frozen in smoothies or cooked dishes, as thawed segments turn soft.
What is the difference between a mandarin orange and a tangerine?
Tangerines are a type of mandarin, so the names overlap in everyday use. Tangerine per 100 g has 34.2 mg of vitamin C, compared with 20 mg in mandarin oranges.
Are mandarin oranges a good source of vitamin C?
Yes. Mandarin oranges are a source of vitamin C: a 100 g portion provides 20 mg.
Can you eat mandarin orange peel?
Yes, provided you wash it well; finely grated zest adds fragrance to cakes, biscuits and marinades. Avoid the bitter white pith when zesting, and use only the coloured outer skin.
Source: CoFID (UK) 14-146 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
