Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid
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This is a clean, transparent, ruby-hued beverage made from pressed grapes, offering a pure, sweet-tart fruit flavor without any added sugar. Its texture is smooth and light, delivering a straightforward, refreshing grape essence. Nutritionally, it's a quick source of natural carbohydrates and sugars for energy, but lacks significant fiber or protein.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its pure, nostalgic grape flavor and its versatility as a standalone drink, a cocktail mixer, or a base for sauces and marinades. It's a comforting, familiar taste that evokes childhood and simplicity.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high natural sugar content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it a concern for diabetics or those monitoring glycemic impact. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or cheese) to slow sugar absorption, or dilute it with sparkling water to reduce the sugar load per serving.
Key benefits
- Provides quick, natural energy from fruit sugars.
- Contains antioxidants like polyphenols from grape skins.
- Hydrating and naturally fat-free.
- Offers a simple, unadulterated fruit flavor.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The specific 'Concord' grape, famous for its bold, aromatic flavor, is the variety most commonly used for American grape juice and jelly, and it was first cultivated in Massachusetts in 1849.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 84.5 g |
| Energy | 60.0 kcal |
| Energy | 252 kj |
| Protein | 0.37 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.13 g |
| Ash | 0.22 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.20 g |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g |
| Sucrose | 0.04 g |
| Glucose | 6.8 g |
| Fructose | 7.4 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.25 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 14.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 104 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 138 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.13 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 3.2 mg |
| Betaine | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 5.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 57.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.40 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.03 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Threonine | 0.02 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.01 g |
| Leucine | 0.01 g |
| Lysine | 0.01 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.01 g |
| Arginine | 0.05 g |
| Histidine | 0.01 g |
| Alanine | 0.09 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.02 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.11 g |
| Glycine | 0.01 g |
| Proline | 0.02 g |
| Serine | 0.01 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as grape juice from concentrate?
Not necessarily. 'Canned or bottled, unsweetened' can be either from concentrate or not from concentrate. The label will specify. 'From concentrate' means water was removed for shipping and later added back.
Why is there no added ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)?
Ascorbic acid is often added as a preservative to prevent browning and as a nutrient boost. Its absence here means the juice relies solely on the grapes' natural composition and pasteurization for shelf stability.
Can I use this for cooking or baking?
Absolutely. It's excellent for making glazes for meats, poaching fruit, as a liquid in cakes or muffins, or reducing into a syrup. Its pure flavor integrates well without added sugar interfering.