Orange juice
Also known as: aseer, fruit juice
For hypoglycemia
Watch: Fast-acting sugar
Useful only to TREAT a low: 15 g fast sugar (e.g. 150 ml juice), recheck in 15 minutes, then eat a snack.
Portion guide
1 glass (250 ml) (about 250 g)
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Nutrition per 1 glass (250 ml)
| Calories | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 21 g |
About this food
Juice removes fibre — sugar reaches the blood quickly.
Better ways to cook it
- Choose water or unsweetened drinks first
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