For orange growers, the production of orange juice is either fresh, not-from-concentrate or concentrated orange juice. Fresh orange juice, or not-from-concentrate, must first have the oil removed by centrifuge. Pasteurization then takes place according to the “Morris Citrus Economics.” Orange juice for concentrated orange juice must first go through an evaporator where excess water is removed. The concentrated liquids are mixed to create a seven to one strength concentration. Orange processing for each of the different juice causes changes in the nutritional values.
Not-From-Concentrate Orange Juice
A 1 cup serving of fresh orange juice, not-from-concentrate contains 112 calories, 1.74 grams of protein and 25.79 grams of carbohydrates, according to the USDA Nutrient Database. Mineral content includes 27 milligrams calcium, 42 milligrams phosphorus, 496 milligrams potassium and 2 milligrams of sodium. Vitamin content includes 124 milligrams vitamin C, 74 micrograms of folate, 15.4 milligrams choline, 496 international units of vitamin A, 82 micrograms of beta-carotene, 285 micrograms of lutein and trace amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6.
Orange Juice Concentrate
A 1 cup serving of orange juice from a frozen concentrate that has been diluted with three times the water contains 112 calories, 1.69 grams of protein and 26.84 grams of carbohydrates. Mineral content includes 22 milligrams calcium, 40 milligrams phosphorus, 473 milligrams potassium and 2 milligrams of sodium. Vitamins include 96.9 milligrams of vitamin C, 110 micrograms folate, 13.9 milligrams choline, 42 micrograms beta-carotene, 266 international units of vitamin A, 286 micrograms of lutein and trace amounts of vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6.
Calcium Fortified OJ Concentrate
Many orange juice makers are fortifying their juice with added vitamins and minerals. A 1 cup serving of concentrated orange juice that has been fortified with calcium contains 117 calories, 1.69 grams of protein and 28.06 grams of carbohydrates. Minerals include 500 milligrams of calcium, 117 milligrams phosphorus, 443 milligrams potassium and 5 milligrams of sodium. Vitamins include 83.7 milligrams vitamin C, 47 micrograms of folate, 20 micrograms of beta-carotene, 105 international units of vitamin A, 67 micrograms of lutein and trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6.
Calcium and Vitamin D Fortified
In addition to calcium, many orange juice concentrates are also fortified with vitamin D. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, a 1 cup serving or orange juice that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D contains 117 calories, 1.69 grams of protein and 28.06 grams of carbohydrates. Mineral content includes 500 milligrams of calcium, 117 milligrams phosphorus, 443 milligrams potassium and 5 milligrams of sodium. Vitamins include 83.7 milligrams vitamin C, 47 micrograms folate, 15.4 milligrams choline, 20 micrograms beta-carotene, 105 international units of vitamin A, 137 international units of vitamin D and trace amounts of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B-6.
References
- “Morris Citrus Economics”; The Orange Juice Production Process and Product Forms; Allen Morris; 1996
- USDA Nutrient Database; Orange Juice, Raw
- USDA Nutrient Database; Orange Juice, Frozen Concentrate, Unsweetened, Diluted With 3 Volume Water
- USDA Nutrient Database; Orange Juice, Chilled, Includes From Concentrate, Fortified With Calcium
- USDA Nutrient Database; Orange Juice, Chilled, Includes From Concentrate, Fortifies With Calcium and Vitamin D
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