Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Cran Cherry
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Ocean Spray Cran Cherry is a vibrant, ruby-red fruit juice drink that blends the tartness of cranberries with the sweet, mellow flavor of cherries. It has a smooth, thin consistency and a balanced sweet-tart taste profile. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free beverage that provides a quick source of carbohydrates, primarily from its 12.2g of sugar per 100g.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 99% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its refreshing and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, which is both nostalgic and thirst-quenching. It's a versatile drink, enjoyed chilled on its own, as a mixer in cocktails, or as a base for festive punches.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its high sugar content (12.2g per 100g), which can contribute to blood sugar spikes if consumed in large quantities. To counteract this, practice portion control (e.g., stick to a 1-cup serving) and consider pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like a handful of nuts or a slice of cheese, to help slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Low in calories (46 kcal per 100g)
- Fat-free and cholesterol-free
- Contains 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100g
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- A flavorful alternative to plain water or sugary sodas
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Ocean Spray is a cooperative of over 700 cranberry farmers in the U.S. and Canada, and the cranberry is one of only a few commercially grown fruits native to North America.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.0 g |
| Energy | 46.0 kcal |
| Energy | 194 kj |
| Protein | 0.19 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g |
| Sucrose | 0.30 g |
| Glucose | 5.8 g |
| Fructose | 6.1 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 3.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 24.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 7.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.4 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 22.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 22.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 37.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 20.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 33.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 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
Is Ocean Spray Cran Cherry juice the same as 100% cranberry juice?
No. Cran Cherry is a juice drink, meaning it's a blend of juices (like cranberry and cherry) with added water and sweeteners. 100% cranberry juice is typically unsweetened and made solely from cranberries, resulting in a much tarter flavor.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it can be used in recipes like muffins, cakes, or glazes to add a fruity, sweet-tart flavor. Be aware it will add both moisture and sugar to your baked goods.
Does it contain any artificial colors or flavors?
Ingredient lists can vary by product and region. Always check the label on the specific bottle you purchase for the most accurate information on additives.
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 · 2% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 12.2 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: 0.29 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.