Orange [Narangi , Santra] संतरा

Nutrients per Serving

One medium-sized orange has:

• 60 calories
• No?fat?or sodium
• 3 grams of fiber
• 12 grams of?sugar
• 1 gram of?protein
• 14 micrograms of?vitamin A
• 70 milligrams of vitamin C
• 6% of daily recommended amount of?calcium

Health Benefits of Oranges

The vitamin C in oranges helps your body in lots of ways:

• Protects your cells from damage
• Helps your body make?collagen, a protein that heals wounds
• Makes it easier to absorb iron
• Boosts your?immune system, your body’s defense against germs
• Slows the advance of age-related?macular degeneration?(AMD), a leading cause of?vision loss

When you’re feeling anxious, vitamin C can also lower your levels of the stress hormone?cortisol?and your?blood pressure.