Mainly winter; timing varies by cultivar and regionNavel Orange Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Navel oranges are a sweet orange group recognized by the navel-like formation at the blossom end. They can be peeled or sliced for eating. The table describes the raw edible portion without peel or seeds; orange juice and sweetened products have a different composition.
Navel Orange benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 49 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 86 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 2.2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- About 59.1 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
- About 12 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 0.079 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 43 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 166 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 11 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 23 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 navel orange depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Navel 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.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 49 kcal | 49 kcal |
| Water | 86 g | 86 g |
| Protein | 0.91 g | 0.91 g |
| Total fat | 0.15 g | 0.15 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.017 g | 0.017 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | 0.03 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031 g | 0.031 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Total sugars | 8.5 g | 8.5 g |
| Starch | 0 g | 0 g |
| Ash | 0.43 g | 0.43 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 43 mg | 43 mg |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 11 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 166 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Copper | 0.039 mg | 0.039 mg |
| Manganese | 0.029 mg | 0.029 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 59.1 mg | 59.1 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.068 mg | 0.068 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.051 mg | 0.051 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.425 mg | 0.425 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.261 mg | 0.261 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079 mg | 0.079 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 34 µg | 34 µg |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Food folate | 34 µg | 34 µg |
| Folate, DFE | 34 µg DFE | 34 µg DFE |
| Choline | 8.4 mg | 8.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin A | 12 µg RAE | 12 µg RAE |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Beta-carotene | 87 µg | 87 µg |
| Alpha-carotene | 7 µg | 7 µg |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 116 µg | 116 µg |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 µg | 129 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Types of sugar | ||
| Sucrose | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Glucose | 2 g | 2 g |
| Fructose | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Threonine | 0.018 g | 0.018 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.017 g | 0.017 g |
| Leucine | 0.029 g | 0.029 g |
| Lysine | 0.038 g | 0.038 g |
| Methionine | 0.009 g | 0.009 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021 g | 0.021 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.013 g | 0.013 g |
| Valine | 0.026 g | 0.026 g |
| Arginine | 0.115 g | 0.115 g |
| Histidine | 0.013 g | 0.013 g |
| Alanine | 0.032 g | 0.032 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.139 g | 0.139 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.247 g | 0.247 g |
| Glycine | 0.023 g | 0.023 g |
| Proline | 0.181 g | 0.181 g |
| Serine | 0.037 g | 0.037 g |
| Vitamin details | ||
| Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Beta-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Gamma-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Delta-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid | 0.023 g | 0.023 g |
How many calories are in Navel Orange?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 49 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 49 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Navel Orange in the kitchen
Eat the peeled segments fresh or add them to salads and yogurt. Peel is excluded from the 100 g edible-portion basis; choosing whole fruit instead of juice helps retain its fiber.
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.
