Beneficial nutrients and plant compounds of an Orange Peel:
Oranges are juicy, sweet citrus fruits known for being high in vitamin C.
Orange peels are also rich in several nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and plant compounds like polyphenols.
1 tablespoon of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value of vitamin C — nearly 3 times more than the inner fruit. The same serving also packs about 4 times more fiber.
They benefit heart and digestive health and may protect against certain types of cancer.
Orange peels also contains good amounts of provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, and calcium.
Orange Peels rich in plant compounds called polyphenols, which may help prevent and manage many chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease.
One test-tube study found that the total polyphenol content and activity in orange peels was significantly higher than in the actual fruit.
Specifically, orange peels are a good source of the polyphenols hesperidin and polymethoxyflavones (PMFs), both of which are being studied for their potential anticancer effects.
Also, nearly 90% of the essential oils in orange peels are composed of limonene, a naturally occurring chemical that has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, including against skin cancer.