Orange nutritional composition table

Although oranges are not a very eye-catching fruit in our daily life, many people like to eat them because they are cheap and there are many varieties of oranges. It is also the time when oranges are on the market in large quantities in autumn, and almost every household has oranges. Moreover, oranges are popular not only because of their taste, but also because they are rich in nutrients. So what are the nutritional values ​​of oranges?

Main nutrients per 100 grams:

Energy (kcal): 51

Protein (g): 0.7

Fat (g): 0.2

Carbohydrates (g): 11.9

Dietary fiber (g): 0.4

Thiamine (mg): 0.08

Riboflavin (mg): 0.04

Vitamin C (mg): 28

Vitamin E (mg): 0.92

Potassium (mg): 154

Edible value

The whole orange is a treasure, and its flesh, skin, core and vein can all be used as medicine. The dried outer peel of the orange is called "dried tangerine peel" (because the medicinal effect is better when it is aged, hence the name tangerine peel). The white mesh-like fibers on the orange pulp are called "orange peels". They contain a certain amount of vitamin P and have the effects of dredging meridians, resolving phlegm, regulating qi, and eliminating stagnation. Tangerine seeds are bitter, non-toxic, and have the effect of regulating qi and relieving pain. They can be used to treat hernia, low back pain and other symptoms. Even orange roots and leaves can be used as medicine, with different functions such as soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen, and harmonizing the stomach. Citrus pulp is also an important raw material for light industry. It can be processed into canned food, preserves, jams, fruit cakes, peptones, fructose, and can also be made into beverages such as juice and fruit wine. During the processing, pectin, citric acid, hesperidin and essential oils can be extracted. Orange peel can be used as raw material for extracting vitamin A, vitamin P and vitamin C. Orange peels have many clever and wonderful uses in daily life. They can beautify the skin, clean porcelain with tea stains, deodorize, and can also be used as fertilizer.

Health Benefits

Oranges are brightly colored, sweet and sour in taste, and are a common and delicious fruit in autumn and winter. Oranges are also very nutritious. One orange can almost meet the daily requirement of vitamin C for the human body. Oranges contain more than 170 plant compounds and more than 60 flavonoids, most of which are natural antioxidants. The rich nutrients in oranges have the effects of lowering blood lipids and resisting atherosclerosis, which are very beneficial for preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, eating an orange every day can help prevent cancer. Orange juice contains a substance called "Nomilin", which has the ability to inhibit and kill cancer cells and has a preventive and therapeutic effect on gastric cancer.