Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Mandarin.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Mandarin fruitJanuary–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Mandarin Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 53 kcal and includes 26.7 mg vitamin C, 166 mg potassium, 37 mg calcium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

26.7 mg vitamin C166 mg potassium37 mg calcium1.8 g fiber
Energy53 kcal
Fiber1.8 g
Vitamin C26.7 mg
Potassium166 mg

Mandarin benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Mandarin provides 1.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 26.7 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 166 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 12 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • The recorded folate value is about 16 µg per 100 g. Folate contributes to normal blood formation and cell division.
  • It provides approximately 34 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, skin and immune function.

Mandarin nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 88 g reference serving.

Mandarin vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g88 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy53 kcal46.6 kcal
Water85.2 g74.9 g
Protein0.8 g0.7 g
Total fat0.3 g0.3 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate13.3 g11.7 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g1.6 g
Total sugars10.6 g9.3 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash0.4 g0.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium37 mg32.6 mg
Iron0.2 mg0.1 mg
Magnesium12 mg10.6 mg
Phosphorus20 mg17.6 mg
Potassium166 mg146.1 mg
Sodium2 mg1.8 mg
Zinc0.1 mg0.1 mg
Copper0 mg0 mg
Manganese0 mg0 mg
Selenium0.1 µg0.1 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C26.7 mg23.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.4 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)16 µg14.1 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate16 µg14.1 µg
Folate, DFE16 µg DFE14.1 µg DFE
Choline10.2 mg9 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A34 µg RAE29.9 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene155 µg136.4 µg
Alpha-carotene101 µg88.9 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin407 µg358.2 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin138 µg121.4 µg
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose6.1 g5.3 g
Glucose2.1 g1.9 g
Fructose2.4 g2.1 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0.1 g0.1 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0.1 g0.1 g
Glutamic acid0.1 g0.1 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0.1 g0.1 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Mandarin?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 53 kcal. A 88 g reference serving provides approximately 46.6 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Mandarin in the kitchen

Mandarin can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.