Orange Nutrition Facts

Overview of Orange Nutrition

Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

In brief orange has: vitamin C (53.20 mg | 59% DV) calcium (40.00 mg | 3% DV) potassium (181.00 mg | 4% DV) Orange (Citrus sinensis) is native to the subtropical regions of Asia. The fruit originated from the foothills of the Himalayas, which includes western China, eastern India, and northern Myanmar (formerly Burma). This sweet orange is an ancient cross between mandarin (Citrus reticulata) and pomelo (Citrus maxima), and it accounts for the many oranges produced worldwide. Oranges come in different colors, sizes, and textures. Most orange varieties are easy to peel making them an ideal to-go snack. When juiced, they are a refreshing beverage. Oftentimes, they are also chopped and added to salads. Oranges are a low-calorie fruit, with only 2% of one's daily value (DV). Oranges contain high amounts of vitamin C (59% DV). Vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, is a vital nutrient involved in the production of collagen. Collagen is important for maintaining skin integrity. Moreover, vitamin C plays a role in the function of white blood cells thereby supporting the body's immune response. Oranges are also high in dietary fiber (9% DV). Dietary fiber may help lower bad cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. In addition to vitamins, oranges have small amounts of minerals such as calcium (3% DV) and potassium (4% DV). These minerals, when combined, are necessary for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. Potassium is also known to support healthy muscle and nerve function.

Calories

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	47 kcal	2%

Carbohydrates

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Carbs	11.75 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.40 g	9%
Sugars	9.35 g
Starch	- g

Sterols

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Phytosterols	- mg

Fat and Fatty Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.12 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.02 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total	0.03 g
18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6	0.02 g
18:3 n-6 (GLA)	- g
18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3	0.01 g
18:4 n-3 (SDA)	0.00 g
20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0.00 g
22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0.00 g
22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0.00 g
Trans Fat	0.00 g

Protein and Amino Acids

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Protein, total	0.94 g	2%
Tryptophan	0.01 g
Threonine	0.01 g
Isoleucine	0.03 g
Leucine	0.02 g
Lysine	0.05 g
Methionine	0.02 g
Cystine	0.01 g
Phenylalanine	0.03 g
Tyrosine	0.02 g
Valine	0.04 g
Arginine	0.07 g
Histidine	0.02 g
Alanine	0.05 g
Aspartic Acid	0.11 g
Glutamic Acid	0.09 g
Glycine	0.09 g
Proline	0.05 g
Serine	0.03 g

Vitamins

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen	53.20 mg	59%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism	0.09 mg	8%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism	0.04 mg	3%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function	0.28 mg	2%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism	0.25 mg	5%
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism	0.06 mg	4%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects	30.00 mcg	8%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	30.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function	8.40 mg	2%
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine	0.10 mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health	11.21 mcg	1%
Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent	11.00 mcg
Retinol	0.00 mcg
Beta-Carotene	71.00 mcg
Alpha-Carotene	11.00 mcg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	116.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant	0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants	129.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health	0.18 mg	1%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.18 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting	0.00 mcg	0%
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function	40.00 mg	3%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles	0.10 mg	1%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function	10.00 mg	2%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy	14.00 mg	1%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function	181.00 mg	4%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function	0.00 mg	0%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health	0.07 mg	1%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health	0.04 mg	4%
Manganesean antioxidant	0.03 mg	1%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function	0.50 mcg	1%
Iodinefor thyroid function	- mcg	-
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins	- mcg	-
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids	- mcg	-
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function	- mg	-
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay	- mg

Flavonoids

Name	Amount

Others

Name	Amount
Water	86.75 g
Ash	0.44 g
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg
Theobromine	0.00 mg
Resveratrol	- mg
Phytoalbumin	- mg
Chlorogenic Acid	- mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.