Mandarin is a fruit from citrus fruits family. Different types of mandarin are Satsuma 
(Christmas orange), Clementine, Tangerine (Dancy Mandarin), and Tangor. A medium mandarin weighs about 88 grams, providing12 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber. The yellow coloration of the fruit is due to the pigment xanthophylls.
Average calories: 48 per one medium fruit.
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Mandarin: one medium |
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Carbohydrate |
12 |
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Fiber |
2 |
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Protein |
0 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
48 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins C, B1, B6, and B9.
Minerals found in higher amounts: potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: carotenoids are the only phytonutrients in mandarin. The carotenoids are of the subtype of xanthophylls and they include lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, neoxanthin, violaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin. Carotenoids have antioxidant activities and reduce risk of lung cancer. They also protect from age-related eye diseases.
