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Calories in orange
Orange: about 47 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 cup, sections (180 g) has about 85 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 47 | 0.9 g | 11.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup, sections | 180 g | 85 | 1.7 g | 21.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 large (3-1/16" dia) | 184 g | 86 | 1.7 g | 21.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 small (2-3/8" dia) | 96 g | 45 | 0.9 g | 11.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) | 131 g | 62 | 1.2 g | 15.4 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 7%
- Carbs 91%
- Fat 2%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.8 g |
| of which sugars | 9.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 181 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 53.2 mg |
| Water | 86.8 g |
How it compares with other fruit
Among the 29 fruit listed on this site, orange ranks number 14 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 11 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
Fewer calories per 100 g
- Plum 46 cal
- Cranberries 46 cal
- Apple juice 46 cal
More calories per 100 g
- Pineapple 50 cal
- Apple 52 cal
- Raspberries 52 cal
What 85 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of orange (1 cup, sections, 85 calories) equals about 19 minutes of walking or 9 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties”. They describe the raw food. Cooking changes the water content, so calories per 100 g will differ once it is cooked. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in orange (1 cup, sections)?
About 85 calories (≈). That is 1 cup, sections (180 g) of orange, using the USDA reference value of 47 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of orange?
About 47 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 13 calories.
How much protein is in orange?
0.9 g per 100 g, and about 7% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 cup, sections has about 1.7 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties (FDC ID 169097)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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