Orange Calories – Per Fruit & Per Juice
Eating a whole orange and drinking a glass of orange juice feel similar nutritionally — but they’re surprisingly different when it comes to calories, fiber, and how full they actually make you feel.
⚡ Quick Answer: A medium orange (131g) has 62 calories. A cup of orange juice (248g) has 112 calories — nearly double, with almost none of the fiber.
📋 This guide covers: Calories by size, whole orange vs orange juice, nutrition facts, orange vs other citrus, and which is the smarter choice.
This complete orange calories guide breaks down exactly what you’re eating — and why the whole fruit and the juice version aren’t nutritionally equal.
Orange Calories by Size
| Orange Size | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Orange | 96g | 45 | 11g | 2.3g |
| Medium Orange | 131g | 62 | 15g | 3.1g |
| Large Orange | 184g | 86 | 22g | 4.4g |
| 1 Cup, Sections | 180g | 85 | 21g | 4.3g |
Orange Calories: Whole Fruit vs Orange Juice
This is the comparison that matters most — and the difference is bigger than most people expect:
| Form | Serving | Calories | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 | 3.1g | 12g |
| Orange Juice (fresh) | 1 cup (248g) | 112 | 0.5g | 21g |
| Orange Juice (fresh) | 1/2 cup (124g) | 56 | 0.2g | 10.5g |
| Orange Juice (from concentrate) | 1 cup (249g) | 110 | 0.5g | 21g |
Orange Nutrition Facts (Medium Orange, 131g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 | — |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 11% |
| Sugar | 12g | — |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Folate | 40mcg | 10% |
Orange vs Other Citrus Fruits
| Fruit | Serving | Calories | Vitamin C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 | 70mg |
| Grapefruit | 1/2 medium (123g) | 52 | 39mg |
| Lemon | 1 medium (58g) | 17 | 31mg |
| Tangerine | 1 medium (88g) | 47 | 26mg |
Is Orange Juice Bad for You?
Orange juice isn’t “bad,” but it’s important to understand what you’re actually getting:
- Lacks fiber — juicing removes nearly all the fiber that slows sugar absorption in whole fruit
- Concentrated sugar — you consume the sugar of multiple oranges in one glass without the fullness whole fruit provides
- Still has nutrients — Vitamin C and folate remain, just packaged differently than whole fruit
- Better as an occasional drink than a daily habit if you’re watching calories or blood sugar
Orange Calories FAQ
How many calories are in an orange?
A medium orange (131g) has 62 calories, 15g of carbs, and 3.1g of fiber.
How many calories in a glass of orange juice?
1 cup (248g) of orange juice has 112 calories — almost double a whole orange, with very little fiber.
How many calories in 100g of orange?
100g of orange has approximately 47 calories.
Is orange juice as healthy as eating an orange?
Not quite — orange juice lacks the fiber of whole fruit and has more concentrated sugar per serving, since juicing requires multiple oranges per glass.
Which has more calories, an orange or an apple?
An apple (95 calories, medium) has more calories than an orange (62 calories, medium).
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