1 piece (medium) of Orange (131 g) has 62 calories. That works out to 47 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.5 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 69.7 mg of Vitamin C covers 77% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 43 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Orange Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

11.8g

· 4% DV

Protein

0.9g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

2.4g

· 9% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 7% · Fat 2%

Orange Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

53.2mg · 59% DV

0.09mg · 8% DV

Folate

30µg · 8% DV

0.25mg · 5% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

181mg · 5% DV

Calcium

40mg · 4% DV

Magnesium

10mg · 2% DV

Phosphorus

14mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Orange?

Nutrient density

High

78/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Orange Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Orange

To burn the 47 calories in 100 g:

🚶

12min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

5min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

6min

Cycling

🏊

5min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Orange Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Orange Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Orange Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Orange Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.02g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.03g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

Compare Orange

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Orange vs Strawberry15 kcal more per 100 g

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Orange vs Avocado113 kcal fewer per 100 g

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Orange vs Peach8 kcal more per 100 g

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Orange vs Dried Raisins252 kcal fewer per 100 g

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Foods Similar to Orange

🍓

Strawberry

32 kcal

🥑

Avocado

160 kcal

🍑

Peach

39 kcal

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Dried Raisins

299 kcal

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Apple

52 kcal

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Grapes

69 kcal

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Watermelon

30 kcal

🍍

Pineapple

50 kcal

Frequently Asked Questions About Orange

How many calories are in an orange?

An orange contains 47 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 11.8 g of carbohydrates and 2.4 g of fiber.

Does orange have a low glycemic index?

Orange has a glycemic index of 43. It is an unprocessed fruit compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Mediterranean, and paleo eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026