Fruits

Tangerine

per 1 medium tangerine (~88g)

8–10gsugar
8gnatural sugar
11–13gtotal carbs
Lowglycemic index

What does this mean?

36% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

36calories from this sugar
~8 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~4 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

Smaller and often tasting sweeter than a regular orange, though the actual sugar content per fruit is lower simply because the fruit itself is smaller.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — tangerines/mandarin oranges, raw. Total carbs: ~13.3g carbs per 100g, scaled to an 88g fruit. GI: low, per published glycemic index research. (last verified 2026-08-23)