Health BENEFITS of Oranges:
High in Vitamin C
- works as an antioxidant fighting free radicals
- assists the body in making collagen protein
- helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- supports a healthy nervous system
- helps make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- promotes a strong digestive system
- supports the production of hydrochloric acid
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High in Flavonoids (Phytonutrients)
- neutralize cancer-causing free radicals
- lower triglycerides and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation
- reduce inflammation in arteries and help prevent disease
High in Limonoids (Phytonutrients)
- activate bile flow increasing metabolic rate
- have anti-fungal and anti-viral properties
- reduce cancer risk and heart disease
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 small orange = approximately 45 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 small orange)
11.3g
Carbohydrates
.9g
Protein
.1g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 small orange)
2.3g
Fiber*
9g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 small orange)
9g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons for men) each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.