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Orange blossom water

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

9 approve1 caution1 avoid

The diets react (see scores below)

Approves9
Caution1
Disapproves1
Is Orange blossom water Healthy?

Yes — Orange blossom water is broadly considered healthy. 9 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
0kcal
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
0mg

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract with negligible carbs (~0g net carbs per typical serving). Used in small amounts for flavoring, making it keto-compatible.

VeganApproved

Orange blossom water is a distilled extract from orange blossoms, a plant-derived ingredient with no animal products or derivatives. Fully compliant with vegan diet.

PaleoApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract from orange blossoms, unprocessed and used in small culinary amounts. It contains no grains, legumes, or additives.

MediterraneanApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract from orange blossoms—minimally processed, no added sugars, used in small quantities. Adds flavor without calories or unhealthy ingredients. Compatible with Mediterranean culinary traditions.

CarnivoreAvoid

Orange blossom water is a plant-derived flavoring extract from orange flowers. Plant-derived products are excluded from carnivore diet.

Whole30Approved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring made from orange blossoms and water. It contains no excluded ingredients and is used as a seasoning/flavoring, making it compatible with Whole30.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract used in minimal quantities (typically 1-2 teaspoons per recipe). It contains negligible carbohydrates and no significant fructose, fructans, GOS, lactose, or polyols. The small serving sizes typical in cooking make FODMAP load negligible. Safe during elimination phase.

DASHApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract from orange blossoms with negligible calories, sodium, or sugar. Supports DASH sodium reduction by adding flavor without salt. Minimal processing, plant-derived. Excellent for enhancing palatability of DASH meals.

ZoneApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring agent with negligible carbohydrates, protein, and fat. It adds flavor and aromatic compounds without disrupting Zone macros. Excellent for enhancing Zone meals without caloric impact.

Orange blossom water is a flavoring extract with minimal nutritional content and no significant inflammatory or anti-inflammatory properties. Used in small quantities as a flavoring agent. Neutral in inflammatory profile if unsweetened. Not harmful but contributes negligibly to anti-inflammatory goals. Acceptable as a flavoring but not a functional food.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Orange blossom water is a flavoring agent with negligible calories, no fat, no sugar, and no protein—but adds flavor complexity to meals without triggering GI distress. Supports hydration when used in beverages. Helps make nutrient-dense foods more palatable, encouraging adherence to GLP-1 diet guidelines.

Nutritional profile

Six traits that cut across every diet.

Fiber & Plants

How much whole-plant food and fiber it delivers.

2/10

Healthy Fats

The quality of its fats (unsaturated, omega-3).

1/10

Whole / Unprocessed

How close it is to its natural, unprocessed form.

4/10

Gut Gentle

How easy it is on digestion (low FODMAP, few irritants).

7/10

Low Glycemic

How little it spikes your blood sugar.

10/10

Protein Density

How much protein it packs per calorie.

1/10
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Controversy Index

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

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Orange blossom water

Keto 9/10
  • Negligible net carbs per serving
  • Flavoring agent used in minimal quantities
  • No added sugars in pure form
Vegan 9/10
  • Plant-derived
  • No animal ingredients
  • Minimal processing
Paleo 8/10
  • Plant-derived flavoring
  • Minimal processing
  • Used in small amounts
  • No anti-nutrients
Mediterranean 8/10
  • minimal processing
  • no added sugars
  • used as flavoring in small amounts
  • traditional Mediterranean/Middle Eastern use
Whole30 8/10
  • Botanical flavoring
  • No added sugar
  • No excluded ingredients
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Minimal serving sizes in typical use
  • Flavoring extract with negligible carbs
  • No FODMAP-triggering compounds
DASH 8/10
  • Negligible sodium
  • No added sugars
  • Minimal calories
  • Flavor enhancement without salt
  • Plant-derived
Zone 9/10
  • Negligible macronutrient content
  • Flavor enhancer
  • No glycemic impact
  • Polyphenol-rich
  • Zero caloric disruption
  • Minimal nutritional content
  • Flavoring agent only
  • Neutral inflammatory profile
  • Used in small quantities
  • No significant anti-inflammatory compounds
  • negligible calories
  • no fat
  • no sugar
  • flavor enhancer
  • supports hydration
  • improves food palatability