Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry
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Ocean Spray Diet Cran Cherry is a zero-sugar, low-calorie beverage blending tart cranberry and sweet cherry flavors. It offers a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel with a vibrant, fruity aroma and a clean, slightly tangy finish. With only 4 kcal per 100g and zero fat, it's a light, hydrating option for those monitoring calorie intake.
Calorie split: 23% protein · 77% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the satisfying combination of tart cranberry and sweet cherry flavors without the sugar and calories of regular juice. It's a versatile drink that can be enjoyed straight, mixed into cocktails, or used as a flavorful base for mocktails and spritzers.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The drink contains artificial sweeteners, which some individuals prefer to avoid due to personal taste preferences or digestive sensitivity. To manage intake, it's best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet and not as a primary hydration source. Those monitoring blood sugar should note that while it has minimal carbs, the sweet taste may influence cravings.
Key benefits
- Very low in calories (4 kcal per 100g)
- Contains no fat or cholesterol
- Provides a small amount of dietary fiber (0.6g per 100g)
- Offers a flavorful alternative to plain water
- Suitable for low-calorie and weight-management diets
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Ocean Spray was founded in 1930 by three cranberry growers in Massachusetts, and its iconic 'Cranberry Juice Cocktail' helped popularize cranberries as a mainstream beverage fruit.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 99.1 g |
| Energy | 4.0 kcal |
| Energy | 15.0 kj |
| Protein | 0.21 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.70 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.60 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.22 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.15 g |
| Fructose | 0.07 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 12.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 8.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 32.8 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 |
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
Does Ocean Spray Diet Cran Cherry contain real fruit juice?
Yes, it typically contains cranberry and cherry juice concentrates, though in smaller amounts than regular juice due to its diet formulation.
Is it suitable for people with diabetes?
With zero sugar and very low carbohydrates, it's generally considered a low-glycemic beverage, but individuals should consult their healthcare provider for personalized advice.
What sweeteners are used in this drink?
It is sweetened with a blend of non-nutritive sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which provide sweetness without calories.
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 0.04 kcal/g · 21% calories from protein · 0.6 g fiber · 0.2 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: 0.67 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.