Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Cran Grape
Whole food · Beverages
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Ocean Spray Cran Grape is a vibrant, ruby-red fruit drink blending the tart punch of cranberry with the sweet, familiar taste of Concord grape. It offers a smooth, non-carbonated texture with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Nutritionally, it's a source of quick energy from carbohydrates, primarily natural sugars, with minimal protein or fat.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 98% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its iconic, refreshing sweet-tart flavor that's both nostalgic and thirst-quenching. It's a versatile staple, enjoyed chilled on its own, as a mixer in cocktails, or as a base for punches and marinades.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (12.6g per 100g) can contribute to blood sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or watching sugar intake. To counteract this, practice strict portion control, dilute it with sparkling water, or pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains no fat
- Source of some dietary fiber
- Offers a convenient way to increase fluid intake
- Often fortified with Vitamin C
🍽️ 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 | 86.5 g |
| Energy | 54.0 kcal |
| Energy | 224 kj |
| Protein | 0.21 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g |
| Sucrose | 5.2 g |
| Glucose | 3.6 g |
| Fructose | 3.8 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 3.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 11.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 19.0 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 | 28.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 15.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 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 |
| 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 | 0.00 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 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 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 | 1.0 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 Grape juice the same as cranberry juice cocktail?
No. Cran Grape is a blend of cranberry and grape juices. Cranberry juice cocktail is primarily cranberry juice, often blended with sweeter juices like apple or pear, and is typically more tart.
Does it contain real fruit juice?
Yes, it is made from a blend of reconstituted cranberry juice and grape juice concentrate, along with water and added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.
Is it a healthy drink choice?
While it contains some fruit juice, it is high in added sugars. For a healthier option, look for versions labeled '100% Juice' with no added sugars, or dilute it significantly with water.
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 0.54 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 12.6 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: 1.73 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.