Orange Nutrition facts
Orange
Delicious and juicy orange fruit contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals for healthy growth and development and overall well-being.
Botanically; orange is the citrus fruit belonging to the Rutaceae family, of the genus; Citrus. The family also includes other related species of oranges such as pomelo, tangerine (mandarin orange), yuzu, lemon, and grapefruit.
Scientific name: Citrus sinensis.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 49 Kcal | 2.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.89 g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.94 g | 1.5% |
| Total Fat | 0.30 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.50 g | 6% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 39 µg | 10% |
| Niacin | 0.274 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.250 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.063 mg | 4.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.040 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | 0.087 mg | 7.5% |
| Vitamin-C | 48.5 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin-A | 230 IU | 8% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 39 µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2.5% |
| Manganese | 0.023 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg | 1% |