Orange

fruits

Orange

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 6.1

Rated by 11 diets

7 approve2 caution2 avoid
Is Orange Healthy?

Yes — Orange is broadly considered healthy. 7 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
47kcal
Protein
0.9g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0.1g
Fiber
2.4g
Sugar
9.4g
Sodium
0mg

Diet Ratings

Keto2/10AVOID

Medium orange contains ~12g net carbs with high sugar content. Incompatible with keto macros despite moderate carb count due to sugar concentration.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Whole plant food with no animal products or derivatives. Vitamin C-rich. Minimally processed.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Whole citrus fruit available to hunter-gatherers. Good vitamin C source. Moderate natural sugar with fiber.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Oranges are iconic Mediterranean citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C, fiber, and polyphenols. Whole fruit consumption preferred over juice to maintain fiber and minimize sugar concentration.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Plant-derived citrus fruit with high sugar and carbohydrate content. Completely incompatible with carnivore diet.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Whole fruit with no added ingredients. Explicitly compliant with Whole30 guidelines as a natural, unprocessed fruit.

Low-FODMAP8/10APPROVED

Oranges are low-FODMAP at standard serving sizes (1 medium orange ~150g). Monash University confirms low FODMAP content with clear portion guidance.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Core DASH fruit. Excellent vitamin C source, good potassium content, low sodium. Supports vascular health and blood pressure management.

Zone6/10CAUTION

Moderate glycemic index with higher natural sugar content. Zone-compatible in controlled portions (one small orange) paired with protein and fat. Whole fruit preferable to juice.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Excellent source of vitamin C and hesperidin, a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory properties. Supports immune function and collagen synthesis. Whole fruit preferable to juice to preserve fiber.

GLP-1 Friendly6/10CAUTION

Moderate fiber (2.4g per 100g), good vitamin C, but higher natural sugar content (9.3g per 100g) and lower protein. Whole orange better than juice. Easy to digest but less nutrient-dense per calorie than berries. Acceptable in small portions.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus6.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Orange

Vegan 9/10
  • whole fruit
  • no processing
  • plant-based
  • vitamin-rich
Paleo 8/10
  • Unprocessed whole fruit
  • High vitamin C
  • Moderate glycemic impact
Mediterranean 9/10
  • High vitamin C
  • Citrus polyphenols
  • Whole fruit fiber
  • Traditional Mediterranean crop
Whole30 9/10
  • Whole fruit
  • No added sugar
  • Unprocessed
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Low fructans
  • Low excess fructose
  • Standard serving 1 medium orange
DASH 9/10
  • High vitamin C
  • Good potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Dietary fiber
Zone 6/10
  • Moderate glycemic index
  • Higher natural sugar
  • Good fiber if whole fruit
  • Vitamin C-rich
  • vitamin C
  • hesperidin
  • dietary fiber
  • flavonoids
  • Moderate fiber
  • Higher natural sugar
  • No protein
  • Good vitamin C
  • Whole fruit preferred over juice
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