Orange Juice vs Whole Orange: Nutrition Comparison
Orange juice and whole oranges start from the same fruit but end up very different nutritionally once the juicing process is applied. The whole orange retains all of its fibre, which slows sugar absorption, supports digestive health, and contributes to satiety. Orange juice removes virtually all of this fibre, concentrating the natural sugars into a liquid form that is absorbed much more rapidly. Both provide excellent vitamin C per serving. For blood sugar management and digestive health, eating a whole orange is the nutritionally superior choice. If you enjoy orange juice, limiting portion size and choosing fresh-squeezed over concentrate minimises the sugar impact.
Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient |
240.0ml
|
1 Serving (220.8g)*
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110.4 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Total Carbs | 26 g | 26.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 22 g | 20.8 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 2 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.
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