Oranges, hybrid between pomelo and mandarin, are one of the citrus fruits known particularly for their vitamin C and antioxidant content.
Orange, also known as sweet orange, is a round spherical fruit and orange in color. There are various types of oranges : Tangerine, clementine, Mandarin , navel, valencia.
The average size of an orange is 6-10 cm (2.3- 4 inches)in diameter . The average weight of orange can range between 90 – 180 grams (3.1 – 6.3 ounces or 0.2 – 0.4 pounds).
Scientific name of Orange
Citrus Sinensis
Other names of Orange
- Common Orange
- Sweet Orange
- Santara
Calories by source in Orange
- Calories by carbohydrate in Orange = 90%
- Calories by fat in Orange = 2%
- Calories by protein in Orange = 8%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Orange
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Orange = 40%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Orange = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Orange = 36%
Nutrition facts of Orange
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.12 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.94 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.75 | GRAM | 4% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Orange, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Orange, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Orange
- Ripe oranges will have bright orange color all over it with out patches of green
- Unripe oranges are more green in color
- Pick an orange which has shiny orange surface
- Orange should be firm and should not have soft spots
- Bad oranges will have brown patches and some brown patches will be wet and moldy and when pressed will crack the skin
- Look carefully at area near the stem. it should not be green
Availability of Orange
- Canada – Mandarin season ranges from November – April
- USA – Mandarin season ranges from November – May
- Turkey – Mandarin season ranges from October – April
- Egypt – Mandarin season ranges from November – July
- India – Oranges season ranges from December – February and October – March
How to store Orange
- Oranges can be stored easily for 4-5 days at room temperature
- Oranges can be refrigerated for a month in the fridge ( Make sure not to rinse them to avoid moisture damage)
- When stored for few days, the orange peel will become thin
- Refrigerated oranges after few days might have a dry textured flesh. But this will not effect the flavor
- Remember that oranges stored at room temperature will yield more juice
Complete nutrition facts of Orange
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