Mandarin (Clementine, Satsuma, Minneola Tangelo)

Mandarins are a variety of citrus that umbrella a wide range of subgroups, including the popular tangerine, clementine, satsuma, and tangelo. Mandarins have a similar, delicious taste and like most fruits and vegetables, they’re an excellent nutrition source. Similar to its citrus cousins, mandarins are jam packed with vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body.

Mandarin Nutritional Facts

Mandarins are naturally:

  • Fat free
  • Saturated fat free
  • Sodium free
  • Cholesterol free
  • Excellent source of Vitamin C

Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, Vitamin A, or Vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Mandarins are an excellent source of Vitamin C.

To learn more about the health and nutritional aspects of fresh produce, check out these other great sites:

Fruits and Veggies More Matters
AboutProduce.com
American Dietetic Association
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention