Beverages, pineapple and orange juice drink, canned
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A vibrant, ready-to-drink blend of pineapple and orange juice, typically canned for convenience. It delivers a sweet-tart, tropical flavor with a smooth, slightly pulpy texture from the fruit juices. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free beverage that provides a quick source of carbohydrates, primarily from natural sugars.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 90% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the immediate, refreshing burst of tropical sunshine—a perfect balance of sweet pineapple and tangy orange that feels like a mini-vacation. It's a versatile base for smoothies, cocktails, or a simple, thirst-quenching stand-alone drink.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is the high sugar content (over 11g per 100g), which can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those managing diabetes or watching sugar intake. To mitigate this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, or dilute it with sparkling water to reduce the sugar load per serving.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick energy boost from natural fruit sugars
- Contains Vitamin C from orange juice, supporting immune function
- Offers a convenient, no-prep source of hydration and fruit flavor
- Fat-free and low in calories per serving
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic 'Hurricane' cocktail, famous in New Orleans, was originally created at Pat O'Brien's bar in the 1940s using a surplus of rum and a mix of fruit juices, often including pineapple and orange.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.9 g |
| Energy | 50.0 kcal |
| Energy | 209 kj |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.10 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 5.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.27 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 4.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 46.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 3.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.06 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.36 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 49.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 22.5 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.21 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 9.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 9.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 9.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.50 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 | 4.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 15.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 19.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 12.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.03 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 |
| 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
Is this the same as 100% fruit juice?
Not necessarily. While it contains fruit juices, it may also include added water, sweeteners, or preservatives. The label 'beverage' or 'drink' often indicates it's not pure, single-strength juice.
Can I use this in cooking or baking?
Absolutely. It works well as a sweet and tangy liquid in marinades, glazes for meats, or as a flavoring in cakes, sorbets, and vinaigrettes.
How does its nutrition compare to fresh juice?
Canned versions are often pasteurized, which can reduce some heat-sensitive vitamins like Vitamin C. Fresh juice may have a slightly higher nutrient profile but the difference is often minimal for a beverage like this.
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 0.50 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 0.1 g fiber · 11.6 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: 0.07 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.