Navel Oranges

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Is Navel Oranges healthy?

Navel Oranges scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains navel oranges, which are a nutritious whole fruit rich in vitamin C and fiber.

How processed is Navel Oranges?

Navel Oranges is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Navel Oranges' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Navel Oranges, vanilla extract count in its favor; granulated sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Navel Oranges

Summer Citrus
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains navel oranges, which are a nutritious whole fruit rich in vitamin C and fiber. However, the addition of granulated sugar increases the level of processing and adds refined sugars, which can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. The presence of added sugar and processing limits the overall healthiness of the product compared to whole, unprocessed fruits.

Key ingredients 4

Navel Oranges
Very Good

Navel oranges are naturally sweet, juicy, and rich in vitamin C, making them a healthy and tasty fruit choice.

vanilla extract
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps maintain hydration without adding calories or nutrients that could affect health negatively.

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granulated sugar
Bad

Granulated sugar adds sweetness but contributes empty calories and can lead to blood sugar spikes if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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