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tangerine

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Is tangerine keto?

tangerine is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1 medium tangerine, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

13 g

per 1 medium tangerine

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

A single medium tangerine contains 13.64 g of net carbs, which is too high for a standard keto diet and easily exceeds daily carbohydrate limits.

Nutrition facts for tangerine

0.1 g
Fat
0.4 g
Protein
0.6 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in tangerine?

tangerine has ~14 g of carbs and ~13 g of net carbs per 1 medium tangerine (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).

Why tangerine is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; tangerine has 13 g per 1 medium tangerine (14 g total − 0 g of fiber).

How much tangerine can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~32 g of tangerine. A better keto alternative is raspberry.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: August 11, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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