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Orange vs Orange juice: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, orange and orange juice are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: orange ≈47 calories, orange juice ≈45. In a typical portion, 1 cup, sections of orange is about 85 calories and 1 cup of orange juice about 112.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Orange | Orange juice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 10.4 g |
| of which sugars | 9.4 g | 8.4 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 cup, sections | 180 g | 85 | 1.7 g |
| Orange juice | 1 cup | 248 g | 112 | 1.7 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2 g of protein in orange, about 1.6 g in orange juice.
Which one to pick
- More protein per calorie: Orange.
- More fiber: Orange.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Orange (FDC 169097), Orange juice (FDC 169098).
Full nutrition pages: Orange · Orange juice