Beverages, V8 SPLASH Juice Drinks, Diet Tropical Blend
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V8 Splash Diet Tropical Blend is a vibrant, low-calorie fruit juice drink that delivers a bright, sweet-tart tropical flavor profile reminiscent of pineapple, orange, and passionfruit. Its texture is thin and refreshing, like a light fruit punch, with no pulp or pulp bits. Nutritionally, it's notable for being virtually calorie-free at just 4 kcal per 100g, making it a popular choice for those managing calorie intake.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering a satisfying, tropical fruit punch flavor without the guilt of high sugar or calories, making it a go-to for diet-conscious consumers. Its versatility shines as a standalone refreshment, a mixer for cocktails, or a base for popsicles.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a diet beverage, it relies on artificial sweeteners (like sucralose and acesulfame potassium), which some individuals may prefer to avoid or find have an aftertaste. Those monitoring sodium should check the label, as some V8 Splash varieties can contain a moderate amount. Tip: If you're sensitive to artificial sweeteners, consider diluting it with sparkling water or using it sparingly as a flavor enhancer.
Key benefits
- Extremely low in calories (4 kcal per 100g)
- Contains no fat or protein
- Very low in sugar (0.42g per 100g)
- Provides a sweet, fruit-flavored alternative to water
- Convenient, ready-to-drink format
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'V8' in the brand name originally stood for the eight vegetables in the original vegetable juice blend, but the Splash line extends this legacy to fruit-based drinks, often containing juice from multiple tropical fruits.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 98.8 g |
| Energy | 4.0 kcal |
| Energy | 18.0 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.42 g |
| Potassium, K | 34.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 15.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 25.2 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2101 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.1 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
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 V8 Splash Diet Tropical Blend considered a juice?
It's classified as a 'juice drink,' meaning it contains some fruit juice but is primarily water, sweeteners, and flavorings. It is not 100% fruit juice.
Can I use this in cooking or baking?
Yes, it can be used to add a tropical flavor to marinades, glazes, dressings, or even as a liquid in some baking recipes, though its artificial sweeteners may not caramelize like sugar.
How does it compare nutritionally to regular V8 Splash Tropical?
The diet version has significantly fewer calories and sugar (4 kcal vs. ~60 kcal per 100g) due to the use of artificial sweeteners instead of high-fructose corn syrup or sugar.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.04 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.4 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)
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.44 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.