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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Orange

Orange

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About Oranges:

Oranges are a great source of vitamin C, calcium and folate. Oranges are also a great source of fiber and antioxidants.

Healthy Orange Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Oranges:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of an orange. That would be about one orange about two and one-half to three inches in diameter, or 131 grams. This general information is for all varieties of raw oranges.

Macronutrients:

Water: 113.64 g

Calories: 62

Protein: 1.23 g

Carbohydrates: 15.39 g

Fiber: 3.1 g

Sugars: 12.25 g

Total Fat: 0.16 g

Saturated Fat: 0.020 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.030 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.033 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 52 mg

Iron: 0.13 mg

Magnesium: 13 mg

Phosphorus: 18 mg

Potassium: 237 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Zinc: 0.09 mg

Vitamin C: 69.7 mg

Thiamin: 0.114 mg

Riboflavin: 0.052 mg

Niacin: 0.369 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.328 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.079 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 39 mcg

Vitamin A: 295 IU

Vitamin E: 0.24 mg

Vitamin K: 0 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 93 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 152 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 169 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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