Clementine
What it is
Clementine is a citrus fruit. This entry describes the edible raw fruit, rather than a juice drink or fruit packed in syrup.
What it does
The USDA reference supplies 48.8 mg of vitamin C and 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g. Vitamin C supports collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. These are established roles of vitamin C, not a promise that one fruit prevents infection or corrects iron deficiency.
Research context and ingredient forms
The table reports total carbohydrate as well as fiber. It is a food-composition profile, not a measurement of a person's blood-glucose response. The amount eaten remains part of interpreting the numbers.
Using this information
Use the peeled edible portion when weighing clementines. For juice, use a juice-specific record; a whole-fruit fiber value should not automatically be assigned to a strained drink.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 47 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12 g per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 48.8 mg per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 177 mg per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Folate, total | 24 µg per 100 g edible portion | Clementines, raw; Clementines, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Clementines, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Consumers
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.