Calories in Orange Juice

📏 Serving Size: 240.0ml

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 108.0
  • Total Fat 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 2.4 mg
  • Potassium 480.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
  • Sugars 20.2 g
  • Protein 1.7 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 480.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C 120.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.1 mg
  • Calcium 26.4 mg
  • Copper 0.1 mg
  • Folate 72.0 µg
  • Iron 0.5 mg
  • Magnesium 26.4 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 1.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
  • Phosphorus 40.8 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin 0.2 mg
  • Zinc 0.1 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Orange Juice contains 108.0 calories per serving (240.0ml), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 25.0g per serving (90% of calories), of which 20.2g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

100% Pure Orange Juice.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Orange Juice. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Orange Juice contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories108.0 kcal5.4%
Total Fat0.5 g1%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0%
Sodium2.4 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate25.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber0.5 g2%
Total Sugars20.2 g40%
Protein1.7 g3%
Vitamin A480.0 IU10%
Vitamin C120.0 mg133% ⭐
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.22 mg18%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.07 mg6%
Niacin (B-3)1.0 mg6%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.46 mg9%
Vitamin B-60.10 mg6%
Folate72.0 µg18%
Calcium26.4 mg2%
Iron0.5 mg3%
Potassium480.0 mg10%
Magnesium26.4 mg6%
Phosphorus40.8 mg3%
Zinc0.1 mg1%
Copper0.11 mg12%
Manganese0.03 mg1%
Selenium0.2 µg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Orange Juice accounts for 5.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 90% of the calories.

Carbs 90%
Fat 3.9% Carbs 90% Protein 6.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 108.0 calories in Orange Juice? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 8.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 18.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 11.8 min
HIIT 10.0 min
Paddle Boarding 13.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Orange Juice

Is Orange Juice good for weight loss?

Orange juice is relatively calorie-dense for its serving size, and the high sugar content (20.2g per 240ml) means it won't keep you satisfied long. Whole oranges would be a better choice since the fiber helps with fullness and blood sugar stability.

How might Orange Juice affect blood sugar?

Orange juice will raise your blood sugar fairly quickly because it's high in sugar and extremely low in fiber (only 0.5g). The minimal fiber means there's little to slow down sugar absorption.

What vitamins or minerals stand out in Orange Juice?

Vitamin C stands out at 120mg per serving, covering well over 100% of your daily needs. You also get a decent amount of potassium (480mg), which supports heart and muscle function.

What diets does Orange Juice suit?

It works well for most general diets, though people managing diabetes or prediabetes should be cautious with portion sizes. Paleo and low-carb approaches typically avoid juice due to its sugar content.

What should I watch out for with Orange Juice?

The 20.2g of sugar per serving is substantial—nearly as much as a candy bar—despite coming from fruit. Even 100% juice lacks the fiber of whole fruit, so it won't prevent rapid blood sugar spikes.

Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

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