Orange zest
Packaged product Fruits Generic
Orange zest contains 100 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fruits on FoodFactly (110 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 259% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 17 g | 61% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 233 mg | 259% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 25.9 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 66 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 38 mg | 3% |
| Potassium L | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper L | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese L | 0.02 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium L | 10 µg | 18% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
| Chloride L | 20 mg | 0.9% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 100%
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 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 0.7 g)
- Fiber17 gin the top quarter of fruits (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 12 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 22.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.01 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.18 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.01 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.01 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 2.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 87.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Generic
- Barcode
- 2000000162377
- Category
- Citrus fruit peel
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Orange zest
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Orange zest?
100 g of Orange zest has 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Orange zest?
Orange zest contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.7 g).
How many carbs are in Orange zest?
Orange zest has 17 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 17 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Orange zest?
Orange zest contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Orange zest contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (259% DV) and selenium (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Orange zest?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 23, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 2000000162377. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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