Is there a nutritional difference between blood oranges and "regular" orange-colored oranges?

Although both types of oranges are unique foods that can make outstanding contributions to a Healthiest Way of Eating, blood oranges contain higher levels of anthocyanins than conventional varieties. These anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments that provide blood oranges with their crimson color. Blood oranges may also contain vitamin C in more concentrated amounts than conventional oranges. These fruits — native to Italy and Spain — can typically provide between 150-200 milligrams of vitamin C per cup of juice. The amount of vitamin C in a cup of juice from “regular” oranges is typically between 75-125 milligrams.

For more information on this topic, please see:

• Oranges
• Vitamin C
• Flavonoids