Nutritional Value

  • Kcal: 42 KJ
  • KJ: 177 KJ
  • Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Water: 85.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Vitamin Niacin: 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin A: 13 IU
  • Vitamin B1: 0.09 mg
  • Vitamin B2: 0.04 mg
  • Vitamin B6: 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C: 50-70 mg
  • Vitamin E: 0.3 mg

Mineral Value

  • Calcium: 42 mg
  • Iron: 0.4 mg
  • Potassium: 165 mg
  • Magnesium: 14 mg
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Phosphorus: 22 mg

Orange, with at least 11 valuable aromatic compounds, opens the mind, soothes the nerves, and helps protect the health of the senses. Even the scent released into the environment by orange peel helps protect health.

Because orange has a low sodium content, it should not be consumed during periods of diarrhea. It contains folic acid and is high in fiber. It is beneficial during pregnancy. The folic acid content in oranges is protective against Alzheimer’s disease. (Harvard Medical School)

It protects vascular health. It prevents clogged arteries. It increases the body’s resistance. It helps thin and cleanse the blood. It makes digestion easier. It gives energy.

Orange marmalade, on the other hand, stimulates the liver. Instead of saying that marmalade stimulates the liver, I think it is more accurate to say that people with allergic conditions can consume orange as marmalade. The part of the orange that is good for the liver is the fleshy part of the peel. After the outer peel is grated or thinly removed with a sharp knife, it is recommended to eat the inner fleshy part.

Research has shown that peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurring in the legs is caused by fat buildup in the blood vessels and also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Studies found that PAD patients had twice as much vitamin C deficiency as people without PAD.

  • Beta carotene in oranges protects vascular health and flexibility.
  • Its fiber helps regulate the digestive system and reduces the risk of some types of cancer and heart disease.
  • In smokers and during infectious illnesses, the need for vitamin C increases by about twofold. Orange is a source of vitamin C for smokers.
  • A glass of orange juice drunk at breakfast helps you start the day energetically.
  • Its high vitamin C content makes it a useful food against winter illnesses.