Vitamin C

As with all kinds of citrus fruits, and oranges in particular, blood oranges are a great source of vitamin C. Generally, one medium-sized blood orange can provide 100 percent of your daily recommended vitamin C.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are hyped in many foods for their cancer-fighting properties; according to the article by Rapisarda (see: antioxidant/blood orange link), the pigment in the blood orange, known as anthocyanin, is rich in antioxidants.

Fiber

According to The Daily Plate, a medium-sized blood orange can provide anywhere between 12 percent and 28 percent of your daily recommended amount of fiber.

Minerals

Blood oranges offer multiple types of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A. Blood oranges also include iron and calcium

Calories

According to The Daily Plate, an average blood orange only has about 70 calories, making it a healthy, low-calorie food.