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Orange flavor, high vitamin C, supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Orange-Flavored Vitamin C Tablet (4 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 40 mg of Vitamin C covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 4 g
15
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
3.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 4 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 6 g | 22 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 8 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 8 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
An orange-flavored vitamin C tablet is an ultra-processed supplement used to add vitamin C to the diet. It is not equivalent to eating an orange, and the orange flavor alone does not mean the tablet contains real orange.
An orange-flavored vitamin C tablet is not a guaranteed way to prevent or treat a cold. Vitamin C supports normal immune function, but the supplement should not be relied on as a cold medicine.
Take an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet according to its package directions, because tablets may be designed to be swallowed, chewed, or dissolved. Using the wrong method can make the product unpleasant or differ from how it is intended to be taken.
Yes, an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet can be taken daily if you follow its directions and do not exceed the recommended amount. Include vitamin C from other supplements when considering your total intake.
Not necessarily; an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet may use flavoring without containing orange fruit. The flavor describes its taste, not its fruit content, so people avoiding orange for an allergy should verify the ingredients.
Yes, an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet can cause stomach discomfort in some people, especially at higher intakes. Taking it with food may help if it irritates your stomach, provided the product directions allow that.
Only dissolve an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet if its instructions identify it as a dissolvable or effervescent tablet. Chewable and swallowable versions are meant to be used differently, so the dosage form matters.
Taking too many orange-flavored vitamin C tablets can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramps. Avoid combining several vitamin C products without counting their amounts, and seek urgent help if an overdose causes severe symptoms.
An orange-flavored vitamin C tablet is suitable for a child only if its directions specify an appropriate age and use. An adult tablet may provide an unsuitable amount, and tablets can pose a choking risk for young children.
People with a history of kidney stones should ask a healthcare professional before regularly taking an orange-flavored vitamin C tablet. High vitamin C intake can increase urinary oxalate in some people, so personal medical history matters.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
40mg · 44% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.08mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 15 calories in 1 piece (medium) (4 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.
An orange-flavoured vitamin C tablet is a dietary supplement, not an orange or a serving of fruit. Depending on the formulation, it may be meant to be chewed or dissolved in water, so check the pack for how to take it.
Its flavour is usually sweet with a slight citrus tang. People may take it at breakfast or during the day, often with water; it is not a substitute for orange juice or whole fruit. The nutrition table’s 92 g of carbohydrate per 100 g reflects the product’s concentrated, tablet-sized format and may relate to sweeteners or other ingredients. Follow the serving directions on the label, and treat it as an addition to—not a replacement for—a varied diet.
Medium
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.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.