ORANGE : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

ORANGE, Scientific Name :  Citrus Sinensis
According to Wikipedia, ORANGE originated from Southeast Asia (would you believe! where oh where can I found Orange in the Philippines?). But, presently, Oranges are cultivated around the world except, maybe, in Southeast Asia (ironically). Brazil tops the list of Orange-producing countries followed by USA, Mexico, India (where they are sold with free DVDs - joke) and China. 

Health Benefits from ORANGE

• Anti-Cancer fruit - Orange has lots of the anti-oxidant Beta-Carotene
• Orange is a citrus fruit, it then follows that it is rich in Vitamin C, which boosts our immune system, protecting us from colds, cough etc.
• a Diabetes and Heart-friendly food since Orange is fiber-rich
• coming from personal experience, Orange is a comfort food - perking up the mood

ORANGE Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 225.0 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.087 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.040 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.282 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.250 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.060 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 30.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 53.20 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.180 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0 mcg

ORANGE Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium         - 40.0 mg
Iron               - 0.10 mg
Magnesium    - 10.0 mg
Phosphorous - 14.0 mg
Potassium      - 181.0 mg
Sodium         - 0 mg
Zinc              - 0.070 mg
Copper         - 0.045 mg
Manganese   - 0.025 mg
Selenium       - 0.50 mcg

ORANGE Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.940 g
Fiber                - 2.40 g
Carbohydrate   - 11.75 g
Beta-Carotene - 71.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg