What is Orange? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Orange?

There are many varieties of the oranges, with subcategories for each. Oranges are round and vary from the size of a small plum to a shrunken grapefruit. The orange colored rind has a sheen to it. Small clementines have a smooth rind, while navel oranges have a tiny indents and bumps. The thick rind is removed before eating and the flesh inside is pulpy, juicy and orange colored. Blood oranges have a dark red flesh. A thin skin sections the orange into individual pieces and offers a fibrous texture, in contrast to the easy-to-chew flesh. Oranges taste sweet and a little tart.

What does Orange Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Sour

Sour is one of the five main tastes. It is tart and bright, sometimes with a mouth-puckering quality. Sour is a naturally occurring flavor found in many foods, including citrus, vinegar, various dairy products, and certain fruits. Sour is used to enhance a dish or drink and is used as both a main and complimentary flavor.

Orange Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Medium150g

Medium

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	71kcal	4%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	18g	6%
Sugars	14g	28%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	0mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Orange?

1 Medium of Orange contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Orange?

1 Medium of Orange contains 18 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Orange?

1 Medium of Orange contains 17 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Medium of Orange?

There are 71 calories in 1 Medium of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (sections) of Orange?

There are 85 calories in 1 Cup (sections) of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 Large of Orange?

There are 86 calories in 1 Large of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 Small of Orange?

There are 45 calories in 1 Small of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Orange?

There are 13 calories in 1 oz of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Orange?

There are 213 calories in 1 pound of Orange.

How many calories are in 1 Fruit Unit of Orange?

There are 62 calories in 1 Fruit Unit of Orange.