How Much Sugar Is in Mandarin Orange?
1 medium (2-1/2" dia) of mandarin orange has about 9 g of sugar — naturally occurring, not added during processing.
in 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) · about 2.1 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 9 g
- Per 100 g
- 10.6 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 2.1 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
Mandarin Orange carries roughly 9 g of sugar per 1 medium (2-1/2" dia), which works out to about 10.6 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'moderate' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar occurs naturally in the food itself, it typically comes packaged with fibre, water, or other nutrients that slow how fast it hits your bloodstream — unlike the same amount of sugar added to a processed product.
How mandarin orange compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, mandarin orange ranks #115 for sugar per serving — more than 44% of them.
- Tangerine9g
- Coconut water9g
- Mandarin Orange (this page)9g
- Blueberry Muffin9g
- Grapefruit8.5g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- This is already a moderate-to-low sugar choice for its category
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in mandarin orange natural or added?
- It's naturally occurring — mandarin orange doesn't have sugar added during processing.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.