How much fiber is in an orange?
Oranges have 3.1 grams of fiber in 1 orange (131 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 11% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call a good source of fiber. Per 100 grams, oranges have 2.4 grams of fiber.
3.1gof fiber in 1 orange
12% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in oranges by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small (2-3/8" dia) | 96g | 2.3g |
| 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) | 131g | 3.1g |
| 1 cup, sections | 180g | 4.3g |
| 1 large (3-1/16" dia) | 184g | 4.4g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 2.4g |
How oranges compare with other fruits
Oranges rank 7 of 11 fruits in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Blueberries3.6g
- Banana3.1g
- Orange3.1g
- Strawberries3g
- Mango2.6g
Each bar is one serving: blueberries, 1 cup; banana, 1 medium banana; orange, 1 orange; strawberries, 1 cup, halved; mango, 1 cup, pieces.
Eat it, do not drink it
A whole orange has 3.1 grams of fiber, the same as a medium banana. This page covers the fruit only. Juice is a different USDA entry and is not in this library.
A simple pairing
An orange and an ounce of almonds is 6.6 grams of fiber, a quarter of a 25 gram day from one snack.
More fiber alongside oranges
- Chia seeds: 9.8 grams in 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons)
- Oatmeal: 4 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Almonds: 3.5 grams in 1 ounce (about 23 almonds)
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.
Questions about fiber in oranges
- How much fiber is in an orange?
- Oranges have 3.1 grams of fiber in 1 orange, which weighs 131 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Are oranges high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 orange, has 3.1 grams. That is 11% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call a good source of fiber. Oranges rank 7 of 11 fruits in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of oranges?
- 2.4 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 large (3-1/16" dia), weighs 184 grams and has 4.4 grams of fiber.
- How many oranges would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 8.1, at 3.1 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties, retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.