Orange peel nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 6 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.1g6% of calories
- Carbs1.5g94% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Orange peel (1 tbsp, 6 g) has 5.8 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (94% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (6 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 8 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 6 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Orange peel?
One serving of Orange peel (1 tbsp) has 5.8 calories, which works out to 97 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Orange peel high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Orange peel keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Orange peel?
0.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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