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Blood Orange
Selection Information
Usage: Use as you would any orange.
Selection: Also called pigmented orange or moro orange, good-quality Blood oranges
should be firm and heavy for their size. Select thin-skinned oranges with
smooth, finely-textured skin. The flavor of this orange has raspberry and
strawberry overtones, and is less acidic than other oranges.
Avoid: Avoid product with soft spots, dull and faded coloring or
rough, grooved or wrinkled skin.
Seasonal Information
Blood oranges are available from California mid-December through March.
Blood Orange Nutritional Information
Serving Size:1 medium orange (154g)
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories 80
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 0g
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1%
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Cholesterol 0mg
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0%
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Sodium 0mg
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0%
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Potassium 260mg
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7%
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Total Carbohydrate 21g
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7%
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Dietary Fiber 7g
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28%
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Sugars 14g
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Protein 1g
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Vitamin A 2%
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Vitamin C 130%
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Calcium 6%
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Iron 2%
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Thiamin 8%
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Riboflavin 4%
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Niacin 2%
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Vitamin B6 4%%
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Folate 15%
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Pantothenic Acid 4%
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Phosphorus 2%
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Iodine 2%
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Magnesium 4%
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Selenium 2%
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Copper 4%
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Manganese 2%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: PMA's Labeling Facts
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