Calories in Orange, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Orange, raw contains 50 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fruit (154 g) provides about 77 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 2% 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 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 50 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.015 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.8 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 9 g | |
| Protein C | 0.92 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 56.2 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 174 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper C | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein0.92 gin the top quarter of citrus fruits (median 0.74 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of citrus fruits (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars9 gabove the median for citrus fruits (median 8.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.015 gbelow the median for citrus fruits (median 0.018 g)
- Sodium4 mgabove the median for citrus fruits (median 2 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.023 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.025 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 | 0.018 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 | 0.013 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 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 | 71 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 129 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 116 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 28 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, 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 |
| Orange, canned, in syrup Canned | 55 | 0.59 g | 14.1 g | 0.04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apricot, raw Raw | 48 | 1.4 g | 11.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Papaya, raw Raw | 43 | 0.47 g | 10.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Plum, raw Raw | 46 | 0.7 g | 11.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Pineapple, raw Raw | 50 | 0.54 g | 13.1 g | 0.12 g |
| Peach, yellow, raw Raw | 39 | 0.91 g | 9.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Apple, raw, with skin Raw | 52 | 0.26 g | 13.8 g | 0.17 g |
| Kiwifruit, green, raw Raw | 61 | 1.1 g | 14.7 g | 0.52 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw orange?
100 g of raw orange has 50 kcal. 1 fruit (154 g): about 77 kcal. 1 section/slice (15 g): about 8 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 90 kcal.
How much protein is in raw orange?
Raw orange contains 0.92 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 fruit (154 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other citrus fruits, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.74 g).
How many carbs are in raw orange?
Raw orange has 11.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw orange?
Raw orange contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.015 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw orange contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (62% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw orange?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does orange have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, orange, raw has 50 kcal, while orange, canned, NFS has 46 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 2709171. 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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