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Calories in an orange

A usual serving, 1 medium orange (140 g), has about 65 kcal; 100 g ≈ 47 kcal.

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 47 0.9 g 0.1 g 9.3 g 2.4 g
1 medium orange 140 g 66 1.3 g 0.1 g 13 g 3.4 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 medium orange 140 g 66 1.3 g 0.1 g 13 g
2 oranges 280 g 132 2.5 g 0.3 g 26 g

How it fits into a day

A medium orange of about 140 g without the peel has about 65 kcal and 3.4 g fibre. A glass of freshly squeezed juice has about 115 kcal and almost no fibre, so the whole orange fills you up more. Most of the energy, about 90%, comes from carbs.

A usual serving (1 medium orange) is about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • An orange with breakfast is a good source of vitamin C.
  • A glass of juice takes 2 to 3 oranges, while you'd only eat one.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an orange?

About 65 kcal in 140 g, with 1.3 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 13 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of orange?

About 47 kcal per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 9.3 g carbs, plus 2.4 g fibre.

Which is better, an orange or orange juice?

For fullness, the orange: it has fibre and fewer calories per serving, about 65 kcal. A 250 ml glass of juice is about 115 kcal.

See also

Full table: Fruit and nuts