Beverages, Orange drink, breakfast type, with juice and pulp, frozen concentrate, prepared with water
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This is a vibrant, sweet orange beverage made from frozen concentrate mixed with water, offering a refreshing, pulpy texture and a bright citrus flavor. It's a convenient, low-fat drink that provides a quick source of carbohydrates and natural fruit sugars for a morning energy boost.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 99% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its familiar, sunny orange flavor and the satisfying texture from the pulp, making it a nostalgic and refreshing staple for breakfast or a quick thirst-quencher.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 11g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, especially for those with insulin resistance. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like eggs or nuts) to slow sugar absorption, and practice portion control by diluting it further or opting for a smaller glass.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from natural fruit sugars
- Contains some vitamin C from orange juice
- Low in fat and cholesterol-free
- Convenient and easy to prepare from concentrate
- Provides hydration with a flavorful taste
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The process for making frozen orange juice concentrate was significantly advanced during World War II, as it allowed for the efficient transport and storage of a vitamin C-rich beverage for troops.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 88.1 g |
| Energy | 45.0 kcal |
| Energy | 186 kj |
| Protein | 0.12 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.48 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 118 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 167 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 50.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 55.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.0 mg |
| Niacin | 0.25 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| 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 | 0.00 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 | 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 the nutrition differ from fresh-squeezed orange juice?
Frozen concentrate prepared with water typically has a similar calorie and sugar profile to fresh juice but may have slightly less vitamin C due to processing and storage. The main difference is convenience and shelf life.
Is the pulp in the drink actual orange fiber?
Yes, the pulp consists of small pieces of orange juice vesicles and cell walls, which provide some dietary fiber, though the total fiber content in the prepared drink is often low (around 0g per 100g in this data).
Can this be used in cooking or baking?
Absolutely. Its concentrated flavor makes it excellent for marinades, glazes, and sauces (like for orange chicken), or as a liquid component in cakes, muffins, and cocktails.
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 0.45 kcal/g · 1% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 11.1 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: 0.06 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.