V8-style savory drink

A V8-style savory drink is a chilled, blended vegetable juice, typically featuring a blend of eight key vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress, and spinach. Originating in the United States, it's known for its bold, salty, and umami-rich flavor profile, often enhanced with spices like black pepper or Worcestershire sauce.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is generally low in fat and protein but can be a good source of carbohydrates from natural vegetable sugars and dietary fiber. It provides key nutrients like vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene, with a typical 8-ounce serving containing roughly 40-50 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	420 mg
Vitamin A	450 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	40 mg
Vitamin K	10 mcg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Folate	60 mcg DFE

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a mid-20th-century American trend towards convenient, health-focused beverages, often marketed as a quick way to consume daily vegetable servings. Nutritionally, its unique blend of vegetables offers a concentrated dose of antioxidants, though store-bought versions can be high in sodium.