Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Bitter Orange.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Bitter Orange fruitJanuary–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Fruit guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Bitter Orange Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler fruit library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 37 kcal and includes 45 mg vitamin C, 30 µg folate, 181 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

45 mg vitamin C30 µg folate181 mg potassium2.4 g fiber
Energy37 kcal
Fiber2.4 g
Vitamin C45 mg
Potassium181 mg

Bitter Orange benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • A 100 g portion provides approximately 37 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
  • Its approximately 88.9 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
  • Its approximately 2.4 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
  • About 45 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
  • About 11 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g contributes to normal vision, immune function and the maintenance of skin and mucous membranes.
  • Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
  • About 0.06 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
  • About 40 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
  • About 181 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • About 10 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
  • About 14 mg of phosphorus per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of bitter orange depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Bitter Orange nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Bitter Orange vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy37 kcal37 kcal
Water88.9 g88.9 g
Protein0.8 g0.8 g
Total fat0.2 g0.2 g
Saturated fat0.015 g0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat0.023 g0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.025 g0.025 g
Carbohydrate9.7 g9.7 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g2.4 g
Total sugars8.2 g8.2 g
Ash0.44 g0.44 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium40 mg40 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.1 mg
Magnesium10 mg10 mg
Phosphorus14 mg14 mg
Potassium181 mg181 mg
Sodium0 mg0 mg
Zinc0.07 mg0.07 mg
Copper0.045 mg0.045 mg
Manganese0.025 mg0.025 mg
Selenium0.5 µg0.5 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C45 mg45 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.087 mg0.087 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.04 mg0.04 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.282 mg0.282 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.25 mg0.25 mg
Vitamin B60.06 mg0.06 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)30 µg30 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate30 µg30 µg
Folate, DFE30 µg DFE30 µg DFE
Choline8.4 mg8.4 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A11 µg RAE11 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene71 µg71 µg
Alpha-carotene11 µg11 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin116 µg116 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin129 µg129 µg
Vitamin E0.18 mg0.18 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30.007 g0.007 g
Omega-60.018 g0.018 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.009 g0.009 g
Threonine0.015 g0.015 g
Isoleucine0.025 g0.025 g
Leucine0.023 g0.023 g
Lysine0.047 g0.047 g
Methionine0.02 g0.02 g
Cystine0.01 g0.01 g
Phenylalanine0.031 g0.031 g
Tyrosine0.016 g0.016 g
Valine0.04 g0.04 g
Arginine0.065 g0.065 g
Histidine0.018 g0.018 g
Alanine0.05 g0.05 g
Aspartic acid0.114 g0.114 g
Glutamic acid0.094 g0.094 g
Glycine0.094 g0.094 g
Proline0.046 g0.046 g
Serine0.032 g0.032 g
Vitamin details
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0.007 g0.007 g
Linoleic acid0.018 g0.018 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Bitter Orange?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 37 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 37 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Bitter Orange in the kitchen

Bitter Orange can be eaten on its own when appropriate, added to breakfast bowls, salads or desserts, or used in sauces and drinks. Preparation changes the edible portion and may alter nutrient values.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.