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Dried orange slices, milk chocolate coating, sweet and fruity snack
In season: Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
3 piece (medium) of Milk chocolate covered dried orange (30 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.1 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 5.7 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Milk chocolate covered dried orange is a confection made by drying orange slices and coating them in milk chocolate. It is less a traditional dish tied to one place than a sweet snack that brings together the fruit’s tang and the chocolate’s creamy sweetness.
The orange is chewy and concentrated, while the coating adds a smooth, sweet bite. Enjoy it with coffee or tea, serve it on a dessert platter, or offer a few pieces after a meal. It is energy- and carbohydrate-rich, with some fibre from the orange and relatively little protein. For a modest treat, a serving of about 30 g—roughly three medium pieces—works well; unsweetened tea or coffee makes a good pairing.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
67g
· 24% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
14.5g
· 19% DV
Fiber
5.2g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 4% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19mg · 21% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
Milk chocolate-covered dried orange tastes sweet, fruity, and slightly tangy, with a chewy or firm bite depending on how the orange was dried. The peel can add a pleasantly bitter note beneath the milky chocolate coating.
No, milk chocolate-covered dried orange is not necessarily the same as chocolate-covered candied orange. Dried orange loses moisture, while candied orange is cooked in sugar syrup and tends to be softer, stickier, and sweeter.
Yes, you can dip fresh orange pieces in chocolate, but they will be juicy rather than chewy and will not keep like milk chocolate-covered dried orange. Dry the fruit’s surface first, and refrigerate the fresh version.
Tempering helps the chocolate on milk chocolate-covered dried orange set with a smooth finish and a firm snap. If you skip tempering, the coating may still harden, but it can look dull or soften more easily at room temperature.
The coating can fall off milk chocolate-covered dried orange when the fruit is damp, oily, or coated unevenly. Make sure the slices are fully dry and dip them in a thin, continuous layer of chocolate.
Store milk chocolate-covered dried orange in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat. Refrigeration can help in a warm climate, but keep the container sealed to limit condensation and absorbed odors.
Yes, milk chocolate-covered dried orange can be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container. Let it come to room temperature while still sealed before serving, so condensation forms on the container rather than on the chocolate.
A white film on milk chocolate-covered dried orange is often chocolate bloom, caused by cocoa butter or sugar moving to the surface after temperature or moisture changes. Bloom affects appearance and texture, but is not automatically a sign of spoilage.
Serve milk chocolate-covered dried orange with coffee, black tea, or a cheese board for a sweet, citrusy contrast. It also works as a small dessert garnish, especially alongside plain yogurt or other unsweetened accompaniments.
No, do not give dogs milk chocolate-covered dried orange. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs, and the sugary treat is not suitable for them; contact a veterinarian promptly if your dog eats some.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.