Clementine Mandarin
The most popular, comforting winter fruit: small, shiny, easy-to-peel mandarins that are usually seedless, with a cheerful aromatic sweetness and plenty of juice. Clementines have a low glycemic index (≈42) and give refreshing winter energy.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Two small clementines make an ideal fruit portion after lunch or in a work or school bag; they quench thirst and give calm fullness that keeps you away from processed sweets.
Best preparation methods
Peel them by hand and eat the segments with the thin white strands around them (the pith); these strands are full of pectin fibre and flavonoids that slow sugar absorption.
Important Nutritional Note
Rich in vitamin C and the antioxidant hesperidin, which benefits the arteries; eating whole clementines instead of juicing them is the key to fully stable blood sugar.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 70.5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 18 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 15.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.7 g | 2.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fruit with a glycemic index (43), it ranks 23 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Clementine Mandarin good for weight loss?
Yes. Clementine Mandarin is very low in calories (47 kcal per 100 g), so you can eat a generous amount to add volume and fullness to a meal without many calories.
How does Clementine Mandarin affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 42 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 150 g portion has a glycemic load of 6.5 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Clementine Mandarin?
A typical 150 g portion of Clementine Mandarin provides about 70 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat and 2.5 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.