Beverages, fruit juice drink, greater than 3% juice, high vitamin C
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This is a brightly colored, sweetened fruit juice beverage, typically made from concentrates like orange, pineapple, or passion fruit. It offers a smooth, non-pulpy texture and a tangy-sweet flavor profile, fortified with Vitamin C to boost its nutritional appeal.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 97% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its refreshing, consistent taste and the nostalgic comfort of a familiar, sweet drink. It's a versatile base for cocktails, mocktails, and smoothies, and is a staple at breakfast tables and social gatherings.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 10g per 100g) can lead to blood-sugar spikes and contributes to empty calories. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of Vitamin C for immune support
- Provides quick hydration and energy from carbohydrates
- A convenient way to increase daily fruit intake
- Often fortified with additional micronutrients
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'greater than 3% juice' classification allows manufacturers to legally market a product as a 'fruit drink' while the primary ingredients are often water, sweeteners, and flavorings.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 88.1 g |
| Energy | 46.0 kcal |
| Energy | 192 kj |
| Protein | 0.13 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.11 g |
| Ash | 0.31 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.10 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 3.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.25 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 7.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 122 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 8.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 25.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.04 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 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 | 1.8 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.0 ug |
| Retinol | 5.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 17.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 16.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.02 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 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 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 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 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)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does this differ from 100% fruit juice?
This is a 'fruit drink' with a small percentage of actual juice (just over 3%), while 100% juice contains no added water or sweeteners and derives all its sugar naturally from fruit.
Is it a good source of vitamins?
It can be an excellent source of Vitamin C due to fortification, but it generally lacks the fiber, phytonutrients, and broader vitamin profile found in whole fruit or 100% juice.
Can I use it in cooking?
Yes, its sweet-tart flavor works well in glazes, marinades, and as a base for sauces, but be mindful of the added sugars which can caramelize or burn quickly.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.46 kcal/g · 1% calories from protein · 0.1 g fiber · 10.7 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.07 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.