Mandarins belong to the Citrus genus. It’s believed they originated in ancient China, which is how they got their name. Like most citrus fruits, mandarins are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds.
One medium mandarin (88 grams) packs the following nutrients:
- Calories: 47
- Carbs: 12 grams
- Protein: 0.7 grams
- Fat: 0.3 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Vitamin C: 26% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Magnesium: 2.5% of the DV
- Potassium: 3% of the DV
- Copper: 4% of the DV
- Iron: nearly 1% of the DV
