Oranges

Oranges

Oranges are the most popular citrus fruit and are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia.

A culinary staple used in everything from sauces and marinades to salads and seafood dishes, oranges pack a nutritional punch.

Along with vitamin C, oranges also provide flavonoids, soluble fiber and glutathione.

Glycemic Index=42
Glycemic Load=5
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,819

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Fiber
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Choose oranges that are firm and heavy for their size. Store oranges at cool room temperature for a day or so, or refrigerate to keep up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-whole ORANGES,RAW,ALL COMM VAR

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.33

Calories: 62

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.16 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	9 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	15.4 g	*
Sugars	12.2 g	*
Fiber	3.1 g	*
Protein	1.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	294.8 IU	6%
Vitamin C	69.7mg	116%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.24 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	39.3 mcg	10%
Niacin	0.37 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.11 mg	7%
MINERALS
Calcium	52.4 mg	5%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.13 mg	1%
Magnesium	13.1 mg	3%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	18.3 mg	2%
Potassium	237.1 mg	7%
Selenium	0.66 mcg	1%
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.09 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	14.4 mcg
Beta-carotene	93 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	152 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	169 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).