Oranges
Oranges (Citrus sinensis) are round orange colored fruits with a thick skin, fibrous juicy flesh, and little white seeds. Oranges have several segments held together by a white fibrous matrix known as the pith.
Health benefits of Oranges
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Oranges
Look for oranges that are firm with no soft spots or discolorations. You can try to find soft oranges if you intend to juice them.
Climate and origin
Able to grow in both temperate and tropical climates, oranges are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia, spreading to the Middle East in the 9th century and on to the Caribbean and western world later in the 15th century. Oranges remained rare and expensive until delivery systems were set up in the 20th century.
Taste
Oranges are sweet fruits with a tart, acidic, and slightly sour taste which combine to form quintessential flavor label of "citrus".
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
Long used in culinary purposes for marmalade or as orange zest, orange skins are edible and the most vitamin packed part of the orange. Any way you can find to consume the skin is beneficial.
Similar tasting produce
Tangerine, Pummelo, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 47 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.12g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 11.8g | 4% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 9% | ||
| Total Sugars 9.4g | 19% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.94g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 53.2mg | 59% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.1mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 40mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium 181mg | 4% | ||
| Phosphorus 14mg | 1% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||