Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Cranberry-Apple Juice Drink, bottled
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This is a vibrant, ruby-red juice drink that blends the tart, mouth-puckering essence of cranberries with the mellow, rounded sweetness of apples. Its texture is smooth and light, offering a refreshing, non-carbonated sip. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free beverage that primarily provides quick energy from its 13.12g of sugar per 100g.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 98% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its perfect balance of sweet and tart, which makes it incredibly refreshing and thirst-quenching. It's a versatile staple, enjoyed chilled on its own, as a base for cocktails and mocktails, or as a marinade ingredient.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its high sugar content (13.12g per 100g), which can contribute to blood sugar spikes if consumed in large quantities. To counteract this, practice portion control, enjoy it with a meal containing protein or healthy fats to slow sugar absorption, or dilute it with sparkling water.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from natural fruit sugars.
- Contains no fat and is low in calories.
- Offers a small amount of dietary fiber (0.6g per 100g).
- Serves as a flavorful, hydrating alternative to plain water or soda.
- A convenient way to consume fruit-derived nutrients.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Ocean Spray is a cooperative owned by over 700 cranberry farmers in the U.S. and Canada, and the cranberry is one of only three fruits native to North America that are commercially grown.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.0 g |
| Energy | 56.0 kcal |
| Energy | 234 kj |
| Protein | 0.29 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.07 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g |
| Sucrose | 3.9 g |
| Glucose | 4.3 g |
| Fructose | 4.7 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 2.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 14.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 19.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.02 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 29.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.40 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 | 14.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 24.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 19.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 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) | 1.1 ug |
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 this the same as 100% cranberry juice?
No. This is a 'juice drink,' meaning it's a blend of juices (like cranberry and apple) and likely contains added water and sweeteners, resulting in less sugar and tartness than pure, unsweetened cranberry juice.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it works well in recipes like muffins, cakes, or glazes where you want a fruity, sweet-tart flavor. Be aware it adds more liquid and sugar than using a dry ingredient.
How does it differ from cranberry cocktail?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both are typically blends of cranberry juice with other juices and sweeteners, as opposed to 100% pure, unsweetened cranberry juice.
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 0.56 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 13.1 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: 1.36 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.