Beverages, orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder
Whole food · Beverages
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This is a vibrant, powdered concentrate that transforms water into a sweet, tangy orange-flavored beverage. It dissolves quickly, leaving a smooth, non-carbonated drink with a bright, candy-like orange taste. Nutritionally, it's a pure source of quick energy, delivering nearly 99g of carbohydrates (mostly as sugar) per 100g of powder.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, punch-like sweetness and the convenience of making a flavorful drink from the pantry. It's a versatile base that can be mixed to taste, used in baking, or frozen into ice pops.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The extremely high sugar content (over 92g per 100g powder) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and offers no satiating nutrients. To counteract this, use a smaller portion than directed, dilute it with more water, or pair the drink with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Extremely lightweight and shelf-stable for storage
- Instantly dissolves for fast beverage preparation
- Offers a consistent, familiar orange flavor
- Low-cost way to flavor large volumes of water
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
This type of powdered drink mix was popularized in the mid-20th century as an affordable alternative to canned juices, often marketed with fictional characters and vibrant, artificial coloring.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.14 g |
| Energy | 386 kcal |
| Energy | 1615 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.92 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 98.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 92.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 385 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.02 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 151 mg |
| Potassium, K | 190 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 17.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 19.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 231 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.68 mg |
| Niacin | 8.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.80 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 599 ug |
| Retinol | 599 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2000 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1.0 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) | 0.00 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 much sugar is in a typical serving?
A typical serving is about 2 tablespoons (roughly 25g) of powder. Based on the nutritional data (92.31g sugar per 100g), this serving contains approximately 23 grams of sugar, which is about 5-6 teaspoons.
Is this the same as orange juice powder?
No. This is a flavored drink powder, meaning it's primarily sugar, citric acid, and artificial flavor/color. Orange juice powder would be derived from actual orange juice and retain some vitamins and natural fruit sugars.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it's often used to add orange flavor and sweetness to cakes, cookies, or glazes. Since it's highly concentrated, start with a small amount (e.g., 1-2 teaspoons) and adjust to taste, remembering it adds significant sugar to the recipe.
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 3.86 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.4 g fiber · 92.3 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: 0.09 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.