Thicker peel
Larger size on average
Often seedless
Bright orange color with smooth skin
Juicy with sweet, balanced flavor
Uses:
Best for eating fresh
Juice and zest (though peel is thicker)
Decor and gifting because of striking appearance
Small Navel Oranges
Examples:
Lane Late Navel (smaller navel)
Valencia Navel (smaller and sometimes seedier)
Characteristics:
Thinner peel, easier to peel
Smaller or medium size
Sometimes have seeds
Flavor can range from sweet-tart to mildly sweet
Skin sometimes less bright orange, with more texture
Uses:
Eating fresh and snacking
Salads and cooking (because thinner peel makes them easier to segment)
Juice, but less commonly for commercial juicing than big navel varieties
