Yes! 100% orange juice is good for you — and Florida Orange Juice is 100% orange juice. It delivers a powerful combination of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that help support your overall wellness with a variety of health benefits.
In fact, 100% orange juice is one of the most nutrient dense beverages available, and it’s an easy, 8-ounce pour each day (or 4-6 ounces for kids) that is sodium free, fat free and cholesterol free. The delicious taste of Florida OJ is just a sweet bonus … that comes with no added sugar!
So, yes, 100% orange juice is good for health — it’s the Original Wellness Drink™, in fact. Let’s raise a glass while you sip on these orange juice nutrition facts.
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Vitamins in Orange Juice
Florida Orange Juice is known for vitamin C — but it includes so much more! The vitamins in orange juice (as well as minerals and plant compounds) are essential to a healthy diet. To get the full benefits of orange juice, though, be sure you get 100% orange juice.
By law, 100% orange juice has nothing added to it, and it’s labeled clearly. If you see words like “beverage, drink, -ade, punch, or cocktails,” keep looking. 100% orange juice will have the good stuff — including the following nutrients.
Vitamin C in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice provides 90 mg of vitamin C (that’s 100% of your recommended daily value). In fact, it’s an excellent source of vitamin C, which is important for skin and bone health as well as immune system function. (See below for a bonus benefit of vitamin C in orange juice!)
Iron in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice includes 0.4 mg of iron, which is 2% of your daily value. While the iron in orange juice contributes a small amount to your recommended daily intake, there’s a bonus benefit. The absorption of iron found in plant-based foods may also increase when consumed with vitamin C. If you drink vitamin-C rich Florida Orange Juice alongside plants high in iron, such as dark leafy greens or lentils, it may help your body absorb more iron.
Potassium in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice provides 470 mg of potassium (10% of your daily value), a crucial mineral needed for the heart, kidneys, muscles and other organs to function properly. It’s a good source of potassium — in fact, the potassium in orange juice is the same as the potassium in a medium-sized banana!
Thiamin in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice provides 0.2 mg of thiamin (10% of your daily value), which is a vital player in your energy metabolism. Thanks to the naturally found thiamin in orange juice, you can get a good head start on making sure you reach your daily value intake.
Folate in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice provides 61 mg of folate (15% of your daily value). This water-soluble vitamin is essential for pregnant women, and as part of a well-balanced diet, that may help prevent cardiovascular disease in adults. Because very little folate is stored in the body, it’s important to get a regular supply from foods. Fortunately, folate in orange juice is a good source of this natural vitamin and a great addition to a healthy diet.
Calcium in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice includes 27 mg (2% of your daily value) of calcium.
An 8-ounce serving of fortified 100% orange juice is an excellent source of calcium, providing 350 mg (25% of your daily value). The calcium in orange juice that’s fortified is similar to that in an equal serving of milk. Calcium is necessary for the health and development of bones and teeth.
Vitamin D in Orange Juice
An 8-ounce serving of fortified 100% orange juice contains 2.5 mg of vitamin D (10% of your daily value). Fortified foods provide most of the vitamin D in an average American’s diet, making fortified Florida Orange Juice a convenient way to consume it. The vitamin D in orange juice that’s fortified, paired with other foods, increases the amount of calcium the intestines can absorb from food and is essential for balancing calcium in the body.
More Plant Compounds, Minerals and Vitamins in Orange Juice
You can also find these vitamins, minerals and plant compounds in an 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice:
- Hesperidin has helpful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Magnesium plays an important role in helping generate energy, as well as maintaining normal blood pressure, heartbeat and nutrient levels.
- Vitamin A maintains healthy cell growth, vision and immune function.
- Vitamin B6 helps the body make antibodies to help fight disease and assists in converting food into energy.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps the body produce energy by assisting in breaking down carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Orange Juice Nutrition
Get more need-to-know orange juice nutrition facts! One helpful tip: an 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice counts as one cup of fruit. Americans, on average, fall short of meeting daily fruit intake recommendations. Drinking one 8-ounce glass of Florida Orange Juice every day is a simple way to help get more fruit in your diet.
Read on for more insights on orange juice nutrition.
Orange Juice Serving Size
- The best way to enjoy the amazing taste and all the nutrients in 100% orange juice is to consume it in the following recommended daily amounts from the American Academy of Pediatrics for all 100% fruit juices:
- Adults and teens 14 years and older: 8 ounces
- Teens and kids ages 9 to 13 years old: 6-8 ounces
- Kids ages 5 to 8 years old: 4 to 6 ounces
- Kids ages 1 to 4 years old: 4 ounces
Carbs in Orange Juice
Like all fruit, oranges have naturally occurring sugar, so there are carbs in orange juice. An 8-ounce serving of orange juice contains 28 g total carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of dietary fiber and 21 g of natural sugars. There are no added sugars in 100% orange juice.
The nutritional value of orange juice is in its many nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. Florida Orange Juice makes a great replacement for sugar-sweetened beverages. As a 100% fruit juice, it pairs well with water and low/fat-free milk as the beverages of choice to maintain a healthy diet.
Orange Juice Calories
An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice contains 120 calories. The good news is that orange juice calories are nutrient-dense! Florida Orange Juice comes with essential nutrients and the health benefits they may offer.
If you’re counting calories, it’s all about balance, moderation and following recommended serving sizes. When you choose 100% orange juice, you get its vitamins, minerals and plant compounds along with that sweet, delicious taste.
Orange Juice Benefits
One simple glass can hold so much impact! A daily, 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice is an easy way to get vital nutrients that may support a range of health benefits. Here’s an overview of three key orange juice benefits — support for your immune system, hydration routine and heart health — and links to even more.
Immune System Benefits of Orange Juice
The immune system is complex! It needs a constant supply of essential nutrients to function – including those found in Florida Orange Juice.
100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it also delivers other vitamins and minerals that, when consumed regularly as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, may help support the immune system. Staying prepared throughout the year — and especially for cold and flu season — is one of the many advantages of drinking orange juice.
Hydration Benefits of Drinking Orange Juice
Did you know that 100% orange juice is naturally comprised of almost 90% water? An 8-ounce serving of Florida Orange Juice pairs perfectly with water to help you stay hydrated!
The electrolytes, including potassium, in orange juice also help keep fluids balanced in the body. And, in addition to helping hydrate your skin, 100% orange juice includes many vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (naturally occurring plant compounds) that support skin health.
Heart Health Benefits of Orange Juice
Florida Orange Juice has many heart-healthy qualities: it’s sodium free, fat free, cholesterol free and has no added sugar. It’s also packed with vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds that may play a role in maintaining a healthy heart as part of a healthy lifestyle.
8 ounces of 100% orange juice is a good source of potassium, for example. Diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
More Orange Juice Benefits
The advantages of drinking orange juice and its essential nutrients may also include benefits to other aspects of health. These include:
- Kidney health
- Brain health
- Respiratory health
- Bone health
- Inflammation and oxidative stress
- Weight management
- Oral health
- Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
