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A soft, misshapen tangerine with wrinkled, dull orange peel, dark sunken spots, and fuzzy blue-green mold across parts of its surface.
●Low GI
★Natural

Spoiled Tangerine Calories

Nutritional value lost, not safe for consumption

In season: Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

20kcal

GI

40low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

40mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.3g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Spoiled Tangerine (90 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 20 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Spoiled Tangerine Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g

18

KCAL / 90G

Carbs

3.6g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

0.3g

· 1% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 89% · Protein 5% · Fat 6%

Spoiled Tangerine nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories18 kcal
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0.01 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium0.9 mg0%
Total carbohydrate3.6 g1%
Fiber0.3 g1%
Protein0.2 g0%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Spoiled Tangerine?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)90 g18 kcal
1 piece (extra small)45 g9 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g12 kcal
100 g100 g20 kcal
1 serving (medium)100 g20 kcal
1 piece (large)130 g26 kcal
2 piece (medium)180 g36 kcal
1 cup (chopped)190 g38 kcal

Calculated from 20 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Spoiled Tangerine

How can you tell if a tangerine is spoiled?

A spoiled tangerine may have fuzzy mold, leaking juice, a fermented or sour smell, or soft, sunken patches. The inside may be discolored or mushy, too. A small dry blemish on the peel alone does not necessarily mean the fruit has spoiled.

Can you eat a spoiled tangerine?

No, don’t eat a spoiled tangerine. Discard it if it is moldy, leaking, unusually soft, or smells off, and don’t taste it to check. A firm tangerine with a normal smell may still be fine if it has only a minor peel blemish.

Can a tangerine be rotten inside while the peel looks fine?

Yes, a tangerine can spoil inside even when its peel looks normal. Bruising or damage during handling can let decay develop beneath the skin; when you peel it, discard it if the flesh is mushy, discolored, or has an unpleasant smell.

Can you cut the mold off a spoiled tangerine and eat the rest?

No. Tangerines are soft, moist fruit, so mold can spread beyond the spot you can see. Cutting away the moldy patch does not reliably remove the affected part; discard the whole tangerine rather than using the remaining flesh.

What happens if you accidentally eat a spoiled tangerine?

Eating a spoiled tangerine may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or diarrhea, though symptoms do not always occur. Seek medical care for severe or persistent symptoms, bloody diarrhea, or signs of dehydration.

Can one spoiled tangerine make the others in the bowl go bad?

It can. Mold spores and moisture from a spoiled tangerine can affect fruit touching it and speed up spoilage. Remove the bad fruit, check the rest for soft spots or mold, and wash and dry the bowl before using it again.

Can spoiled tangerines go in a compost bin?

Usually, yes: spoiled tangerines can go into a home compost bin, preferably chopped and covered with dry leaves or other brown material to discourage pests. Don’t put moldy fruit in a bin if its instructions prohibit food scraps, and avoid leaving it exposed.

Should you wash tangerines before storing them to stop them spoiling?

No, washing tangerines before storage can leave moisture on the peel and encourage mold. Keep them dry and wash them under running water just before peeling or eating; washing does not make a tangerine that has already spoiled safe.

How should you store tangerines to keep them from spoiling?

Store tangerines dry, with some airflow, in a cool place; use the refrigerator’s crisper drawer if you want them to keep longer. Remove bruised or moldy fruit promptly, and avoid sealing damp tangerines in a bag.

Can you freeze a spoiled tangerine and use it later in a smoothie?

No. Freezing a spoiled tangerine does not undo mold or decay, and blending it into a smoothie does not make it safe. Freeze only fresh, sound tangerine segments for later use.

Spoiled Tangerine Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

45µg · 5% DV

Vitamin C

4.5mg · 5% DV

Folate

4.5µg · 1% DV

B5

0.05mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

36mg · 1% DV

Copper

0.01mg · 1% DV

Calcium

9mg · 1% DV

Phosphorus

4.5mg · 1% DV

Sodium

0.9mg · 0% DV

Spoiled Tangerine Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

40
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1.8
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Spoiled Tangerine

To burn the 18 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):

🚶

4min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

2min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

2min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Spoiled Tangerine?

A Spoiled Tangerine is a tangerine that has deteriorated, often becoming unusually soft, leaky or unpleasant-smelling. Fresh tangerines are usually peeled and eaten in segments as a snack, or added to fruit bowls; the spoiled fruit should not be served or eaten.

Spoilage changes the fruit’s taste and texture and can reduce its nutritional value, but the main concern is that it is not safe to consume. Don’t taste it or try to salvage parts that look sound: discard the whole fruit and wash your hands. For a snack, choose a fresh tangerine with firm skin and no signs of spoilage.

How Nutritious Is Spoiled Tangerine?

Nutrient density

Low

2/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

40/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Spoiled Tangerine Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Spoiled Tangerine Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Spoiled Tangerine Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Spoiled Tangerine Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.01g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.01g

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.