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. Both are powerful antioxidants that help protect our bodies from harm.

Mandarin Nutritional Facts

  • Low fat
  • Saturated fat free
  • Sodium free
  • Cholesterol free
  • High in the antioxidant vitamin C
  • Good source of fiber

Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

According to the produce experts, low-fat diets rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Other benefits include helping to maintain:

  • A healthy heart
  • Healthy vision
  • A lower risk of some cancers
  • A healthy immune system

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

5 A Day For Better Health
AboutProduce.com
American Dietetic Association
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention