Fresh-squeezed orange juice

Fresh-squeezed orange juice recipe videos

Fresh-squeezed orange juice is a beverage made by extracting the liquid directly from whole oranges, typically using a hand press or electric juicer. It is a staple breakfast drink enjoyed worldwide, particularly popular in citrus-growing regions like Florida, California, and Mediterranean countries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This juice is high in natural carbohydrates from fruit sugars and provides a significant amount of vitamin C and potassium, with a typical 8-ounce serving containing around 110-120 calories and virtually no fat or protein.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	112 kcal
Protein	1.7 g
Carbs	25.8 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	20.8 g
Sodium	2 mg
Vitamin C	124 mg
Potassium	496 mg
Folate	74 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Vitamin A	22 mcg
Magnesium	27 mg
Calcium	27 mg
Phosphorus	43 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike many other fruit juices, fresh-squeezed orange juice is celebrated for its high concentration of bioactive flavonoids, which are often reduced in commercially processed versions, making it a culturally cherished symbol of freshness and natural vitality.