Orange Juice Nutrition Facts: Is Orange Juice Good for You?

Raw orange juice provides a high amount of vitamin C, with 56% of the Daily Value in a 100 gram serving. It also contains smaller amounts of potassium, thiamin, and folate. However, it contains natural sugars (about 8 grams per 100 g) and has very little dietary fiber. Whether it is a good choice depends on the portion size and how it fits into your overall diet, which should balance sugar intake with fiber from whole foods.

45Calories

0.7gProtein

10.4gCarbs

0.2gFiber

0.2gFat

8.4gSugars

Per 100 g · Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA’s Food Distribution Program)

High in (20% DV or more per 100 g): Vitamin C

What stands out in orange juice

High in vitamin C. A 100 gram portion of raw orange juice contains 50 mg of vitamin C. This amount supplies 56% of the recommended Daily Value for this nutrient.
Source of B vitamins. Orange juice provides several B vitamins, including 8% of the Daily Value for both thiamin (B1) and folate in a 100 gram serving.
Carbohydrates and sugar. This juice has about 10 grams of total carbohydrates per 100 grams. Most of these carbohydrates come from 8.4 grams of total sugars, with only 0.2 grams of dietary fiber.
Minerals. A 100 gram serving contains 200 mg of potassium, which is 4% of the Daily Value. It also provides small amounts of magnesium, copper, and calcium.

What to keep in mind

Orange juice contains 8.4 grams of sugar per 100 grams and has almost no dietary fiber (0.2 g).
Unlike whole oranges, the juice provides calories primarily from sugar without the fiber that can help moderate its absorption.

Orange Juice nutrition facts per 100 g

Calories and macronutrients
Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV
Calories	45 kcal	–
Protein	0.7 g	1%
Total fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated fat	0.02 g	0%
Monounsaturated fat	0.04 g	–
Polyunsaturated fat	0.04 g	–
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Carbohydrate	10.4 g	4%
Dietary fiber	0.2 g	1%
Total sugars	8.4 g	–
Water	88.3 g	–
Sodium	1 mg	0%

Vitamins and minerals
Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV
Potassium	200 mg	4%
Calcium	11 mg	1%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Phosphorus	17 mg	1%
Zinc	0.05 mg	0%
Copper	0.04 mg	5%
Manganese	0.01 mg	1%
Selenium	0.1 mcg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	10 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	50 mg	56%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.04 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.09 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Folate (DFE)	30 mcg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Choline	6.2 mg	1%

% Daily Value uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older. Highlighted rows are 20% DV or more per 100 g. A dash means no Daily Value is set.

Orange Juice by portion

The nutrition data is based on a 100 gram serving, which is less than half a cup. A standard 1 cup (248 g) portion of raw orange juice contains 112 calories, about 26 grams of carbohydrates, and 21 grams of sugar, with 0.5 grams of fiber. The juice from one fruit yields about 86 grams, providing 39 calories and 7 grams of sugar. A single fluid ounce serving has 14 calories and about 3 grams of carbohydrates.

USDA portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fiber	Fat
1 cup	248 g	112	1.7 g	25.8 g	0.5 g	0.5 g
1 fl oz	31 g	14	0.2 g	3.2 g	0.1 g	0.1 g
1 fruit yields	86 g	39	0.6 g	8.9 g	0.2 g	0.2 g

How orange juice compares with other drinks

Among the 7 drinks with data on this site, raw orange juice ranks highest for vitamin C and folate content. Its 45 calories per 100 grams are similar to apple juice (46 kcal) and cranberry juice (46 kcal), and more than coconut water (19 kcal) or green tea (1 kcal). It contains more protein (0.7 g) than apple or cranberry juice. Orange juice also ranks second highest in the group for potassium and magnesium. While it has 10.4 grams of carbohydrates, this is less than the amount found in cranberry juice (12.2 g) and slightly less than in apple juice (11.3 g).

Per 100 g	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fiber	Fat
Orange Juice	45	0.7 g	10.4 g	0.2 g	0.2 g
Cranberry Juice	46	0.39 g	12.2 g	0.1 g	0.13 g
Apple Juice	46	0.1 g	11.3 g	0.2 g	0.13 g
Coconut Water	19	0.72 g	3.7 g	1.1 g	0.2 g
Green Tea	1	0.22 g	0 g	0 g	0 g

Quick answers

How many calories are in a cup of orange juice?

Based on USDA data, a 1 cup (248 g) serving of raw orange juice contains 112 calories.

How much sugar is in orange juice?

Raw orange juice has 8.4 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. A 1 cup portion contains about 21 grams of sugar.

Does orange juice have fiber?

Orange juice has very little dietary fiber. A 100 gram serving contains 0.2 grams of fiber, and a full cup has 0.5 grams.

When to talk to a doctor or dietitian

This page describes nutrient content, not medical advice. If a health condition, medicine or pregnancy affects what you eat, a doctor or registered dietitian can tell you how orange juice fits your situation.