Calories in an orange
A medium orange has about 60 kcal and is a good source of vitamin C and fibre.
By the Calori team · Updated · 3 min read
Orange calories by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium orange (130 g peeled) | 61 kcal | 1.2 g | 12.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Large orange (180 g peeled) | 85 kcal | 1.6 g | 16.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Glass of orange juice (150 ml) | 65–70 kcal |
Orange nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 47 kcal (197 kJ) |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.4 g |
| of which sugars | 9.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g |
Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.
Whole orange vs orange juice
A 150 ml glass of orange juice has a similar number of calories to a whole orange but almost none of the fibre, so it is much less filling. Only one 150 ml glass of juice a day counts towards your 5 a day.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in an orange?
- A medium orange, about 130 g peeled, has around 60 kcal.
- How much sugar is in an orange?
- A medium orange has about 12 g of natural sugar.
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