Orange: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of orange has 47 kcal. 1 small orange (96 g): 45 kcal.
Orange is in the family Fruits. Per 100 g it provides 0.94 g protein, 11.8 g carbohydrates (2.4 g fiber) and 0.12 g fat: about 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What orange provides most
- High in vitamin C: 53.2 mg per 100 g, 59 % of the Daily Value.
Orange per serving
The serving is 1 small orange, 96 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 small orange |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 0.94 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 9.3 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.12 g | 0.12 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Orange nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 47 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.94 g | 2 % |
| Total fat | 0.12 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 4 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 9 % |
| Total sugars | 9.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 53.2 mg | 59 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 7 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.28 mg | 2 % |
| B6 | 0.06 mg | 4 % |
| B9 · Folate | 30 µg | 8 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1 % |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2 % |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | 1 % |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.01 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other fruits
Of 18 foods in this family on Micela, orange ranks 12th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥑 Avocado | 160 | 2 g |
| 2 | 🍌 Banana | 89 | 1.1 g |
| 3 | 🍇 Grape | 69 | 0.72 g |
| 4 | 🍒 Cherry | 63 | 1.1 g |
| 5 | 🥝 Kiwi | 61 | 1.1 g |
| 6 | 🥭 Mango | 60 | 0.82 g |
| 7 | 🍏 Green apple | 58 | 0.44 g |
| 8 | 🍐 Pear | 57 | 0.36 g |
| 9 | 🫐 Blueberry | 57 | 0.74 g |
| 10 | 🍎 Apple | 52 | 0.26 g |
| 11 | 🍍 Pineapple | 50 | 0.54 g |
| 12 | 🍊 Orange | 47 | 0.94 g |
| 13 | 🍑 Peach | 39 | 0.91 g |
| 14 | 🍈 Melon | 34 | 0.84 g |
| 15 | 🍓 Strawberry | 32 | 0.67 g |
| 16 | 🍉 Watermelon | 30 | 0.61 g |
| 17 | 🍋🟩 Lime | 30 | 0.7 g |
| 18 | 🍋 Lemon | 29 | 1.1 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, orange is in the top 10 for vitamin C (6th).
Where it comes from
Southern China and northeastern India.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does orange have?
100 g of orange has 47 kcal. 1 small orange (96 g) has 45 kcal.
How much protein does orange have?
0.94 g per 100 g; 0.9 g in 1 small orange.
How many carbs does orange have?
11.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is fiber and 9.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does orange have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin C, 59 %.
Where does orange come from?
Southern China and northeastern India. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 9200 · Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties · Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties
One serving (1 small orange) is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers