Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, with pulp, frozen concentrate.
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This is a vibrant, sweetened concentrate designed to be diluted with water, delivering a classic breakfast orange drink experience with a noticeable pulp texture. Its bright, tangy flavor is a nostalgic staple, offering a quick source of carbohydrates for a morning energy boost. Nutritionally, it's primarily a source of simple sugars, with minimal protein or fat.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 97% carbs · 3% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its sweet, tangy, and refreshing taste that instantly evokes a classic breakfast feeling. Its versatility allows it to be adjusted from a light, thirst-quenching drink to a more intense, syrupy concentrate for cocktails or recipes.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content (over 40g per 100g concentrate) can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes if consumed undiluted or in large portions. To mitigate this, always dilute as directed, pair it with a protein or healthy fat source like eggs or yogurt, and be mindful of total daily sugar intake. Those monitoring fructose intake should also exercise caution.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some vitamin C from orange juice content
- Convenient and shelf-stable for long periods
- Offers a consistent, familiar flavor profile
- Can be customized for desired sweetness and strength
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'breakfast type' designation often means it's fortified with extra Vitamin C, a practice that started in the early 20th century to combat deficiencies and market it as a healthful morning staple.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 55.2 g |
| Energy | 172 kcal |
| Energy | 720 kj |
| Protein | 0.10 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.50 g |
| Ash | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 42.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.20 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 130 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.26 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 76.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 435 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 24.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.06 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 243 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.42 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 30.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 30.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 30.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.00 mg |
| 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 | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.30 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) | 0.20 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.08 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 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 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 change when diluted?
The values are for the undiluted concentrate. When mixed with water as directed (typically 1 part concentrate to 4-5 parts water), the calories, sugar, and carbs per serving are divided by the total volume of the prepared drink.
Is the pulp a significant source of fiber?
No. With only 0.2g of fiber per 100g of concentrate, the pulp is more for texture and mild flavor than a meaningful dietary fiber contribution.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it's excellent for adding concentrated orange flavor and moisture to cakes, muffins, glazes, and marinades. Reduce other liquids in the recipe accordingly.
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 1.72 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.2 g fiber · 11.7 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.