Calories in Orange, canned, in syrup
Generic food Canned Fruits
Orange, canned, in syrup contains 55 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 138 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 0.6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in citrus fruits on FoodFactly, where the median is 44 kcal per 100 g across 10 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 55 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.04 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.003 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 13.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.59 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 41 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 32.5 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- Fat 0.6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.59 gin the lowest quarter of citrus fruits (median 0.74 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of citrus fruits (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars13.4 gin the top quarter of citrus fruits (median 8.9 g)
- Fat0.04 gin the lowest quarter of citrus fruits (median 0.14 g)
- Saturated fat0.003 gin the lowest quarter of citrus fruits (median 0.018 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the top quarter of citrus fruits (median 2 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.005 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 183 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 155 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 126 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 478 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 85 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Orange
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, raw Raw | 50 | 0.92 g | 11.8 g | 0.14 g |
| Orange, canned, NFS Canned | 46 | 0.6 g | 11.8 g | 0.04 g |
| Orange, canned, juice pack Canned | 37 | 0.62 g | 9.6 g | 0.03 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple, canned, NFS Canned | 55 | 0.42 g | 13.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, NFS Canned | 55 | 0.41 g | 14.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Papaya nectar, canned Canned | 57 | 0.17 g | 14.5 g | 0.15 g |
| Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, light syrup, solids and liquids Canned | 57 | 0.4 g | 14.9 g | 0.07 g |
| Pineapple, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 52 | 0.36 g | 13.5 g | 0.12 g |
| Tamarind nectar, canned Canned | 57 | 0.09 g | 14.7 g | 0.12 g |
| Plums, canned, purple, juice pack, solids and liquids Canned | 58 | 0.51 g | 15.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Peaches, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 54 | 0.45 g | 14.6 g | 0.03 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned orange?
100 g of canned orange has 55 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 138 kcal. 1 section/slice (8 g): about 4 kcal. 1 snack size container (113 g): about 62 kcal.
How much protein is in canned orange?
Canned orange contains 0.59 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other citrus fruits, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.74 g).
How many carbs are in canned orange?
Canned orange has 14.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 13.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned orange?
Canned orange contains 0.04 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.003 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned orange contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned orange?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does orange have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, orange, canned, in syrup has 55 kcal, while orange, raw has 50 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709174. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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