Calories in orange
100g of oranges contain about 47 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one orange
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size orange (320 g) contain about 150 calories.
This is about 8% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Orange key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with apple.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Orange | Apple a common fruit |
| Sugar | 9.4 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 4.6 mg |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 107 mg |
- Sugar: 29.9 g in medium size orange, that is 7 sugar cubes (4 g each).
- Orange has 10% fewer calories than the typical fruit on this site (52 kcal per 100 g is the median of fruits).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Orange
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medium size orange (320 g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 37.6g
14%
Vitaminium C 170.24mg
189%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in orange
91% CARBS
7% PROTEIN
2% FAT
To visualize how much 150 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size orange is similar to that of, for example:
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about orange nutrition.
Per 100 g, Orange is an excellent source of vitamin C (59% DV) and low in saturated fat.
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in oranges?
- Medium size orange (320 g)150 kcal
- Cup of orange (170g)80 kcal
- Half cup of orange (85g)40 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of oranges13 kcal
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