Nutrition Corner - Oranges

6D Living
Oct 23
2 min read

Oranges contain phytonutrients that can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, they provide bone-strengthening calcium, along with potassium and B vitamins thiamin (B1) and folate (B9). Folate plays a role in metabolism.

Nutritional information about Oranges

1 Medium Orange - 140 Grams

Calories: 66

Protein: 1.3 grams

Carbs: 14.8 grams

Sugar: 12 grams

Fiber: 2.8 grams

Fat: 0.2 grams

Vitamin C: 92% of the DV

Folate: 9% of the DV

Calcium: 5% of the DV

Potassium: 5% of the DV

Water: 86% (by weight)

About the Health Properties of Vitamin C

Protects your cells from damage
Helps your body make collagen, a protein that heals
wounds and gives you smoother skin
Makes it easier to absorb iron to fight anemia
Boosts your immune system, your body's defence
against germs
Slows the advance of macular degeneration
Helps fight cancer-causing free radicals

Oranges are excellent sources of vitamin C. This nutrient is critical to the function of immune cells like natural killer cells. Moreover, it is necessary for a process called apoptosis, in which old, damaged cells die, then are cleared out and replaced with new healthy cells.

Oranges are packed with phenolic compounds — especially these flavonoids

Hesperidin.

A citrus flavonoid which may have blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects in the body.

Naringenin.

A citrus flavonoid that has been linked to health benefits. Drinking naringenin-rich

orange juice may help improve blood vessel function and enhance antioxidant defences in the body.

Beta-cryptoxanthin.

This compound acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting cells against oxidative damage. In addition, your body can convert beta-cryptoxanthin into the active form of vitamin A.

Lycopene.

Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, found in high amounts in red-fleshed navel oranges called Cara Cara Oranges, which helps improve eye-sight.