Calories and Protein in Orange
Nutrition data for orange, raw, all commercial varieties.
Quick answer: 1 medium orange (131 g) has about 62 calories, 1.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 47 calories and 0.9 g of protein. These figures are for orange that is raw, all commercial varieties.
- 62calories
- 1.2 gprotein
- 0.2 gfat
- 15 gcarbs
per 1 medium orange (131 g)
Serving sizes for orange
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 47 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| 1 small orange | 96 g (3.4 oz) | 45 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 11 g |
| 1 medium orange | 131 g (4.6 oz) | 62 | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 15 g |
| 1 large orange | 184 g (6.5 oz) | 86 | 1.7 g | 0.2 g | 22 g |
| 1 cup of sections | 180 g (6.3 oz) | 85 | 1.7 g | 0.2 g | 21 g |
A medium orange weighs about 131 g according to USDA, a small one 96 g and a large one 184 g. A cup of sections is about 180 g.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium orange (131 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 | 62 | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 15 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | 9.4 g | 12 g | |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 237 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 53.2 mg | 69.7 mg | 77% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 medium orange (131 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 169097 (Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties).
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About orange nutrition
A fresh orange is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit. It has more natural sugar and calories than a lemon or lime, and more fiber than the juice you can squeeze from it.
- Vitamin C: 70 mg in 1 medium orange, about 77 percent of the Daily Value.
- Fiber: 3.1 g in 1 medium orange, about 11 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Vitamin C is sensitive to heat (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements), so fresh segments have the most of it.
- Marmalade, candied peel and canned oranges in syrup have added sugar and are not covered by these figures.
How orange compares
Per 100 g, orange ranks #20 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #12 for fewest calories.
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Questions about orange
62 calories in 1 medium orange (131 g), or 47 calories per 100 g. These figures are for orange that is raw, all commercial varieties.
1.2 g of protein in 1 medium orange (131 g), or 0.9 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 8 percent of its calories.
About 62 calories for a medium orange (131 g).
A medium orange has about 3.1 g of fiber. Squeezing it into juice removes most of that fiber.
About 70 mg in a medium orange, roughly 77 percent of the Daily Value, based on USDA data.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 169097: Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
