How many carbs are in a Orange?

Orange nutrition at a glance

Per 1 medium (131g), Orange delivers about 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 6% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 11% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 24% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 2% of the 50g protein reference.

Blood-sugar impact of Orange

The fiber content slows glucose absorption, so the real glycemic impact is lower than the raw carb count suggests. A good option for steady energy.

With 15.4g total carbs and 3.1g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 1 medium (131g) serving works out to roughly 12.3g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.

Ways to eat Orange

• Add orange to a balanced plate with a lean protein and non-starchy vegetables.
• Use orange as part of a pre-workout snack when you need quick, usable energy.
• Pair orange with a source of fat or protein to slow glucose absorption.

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More foods to look up

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• Banana — 27g carbs, 105 cal
• Grapes — 16g carbs, 62 cal
• Strawberries — 11.7g carbs, 49 cal
• Blueberries — 21.4g carbs, 84 cal
• Raspberries — 14.7g carbs, 64 cal
• Blackberries — 13.8g carbs, 62 cal
• Pineapple — 21.7g carbs, 82 cal