Beverages, V8 SPLASH Juice Drinks, Fruit Medley
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V8 Splash Fruit Medley is a vibrant, sweetened juice drink that blends the savory essence of vegetable juice with a medley of fruit flavors like apple, grape, and tangerine. It offers a thin, smooth texture with a distinctly sweet, slightly tangy taste profile, lacking the pulpiness of pure juice. Nutritionally, it is a low-calorie, fat-free option that provides a quick source of carbohydrates, primarily from its 7.82g of sugar per 100g.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love V8 Splash Fruit Medley for its nostalgic, sweet-tart flavor that bridges the gap between a fruit juice and a vegetable drink, making it a refreshing, easy-to-enjoy beverage. Its versatility allows it to be sipped chilled on its own, used as a base for smoothies, or mixed into cocktails for a fruity kick.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its added sugar content (7.82g per 100g), which can contribute to blood sugar spikes, making it less suitable for those monitoring their glycemic index. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, or practice portion control by diluting it with water or seltzer.
Key benefits
- Low in calories (33 kcal per 100g)
- Contains zero fat and zero protein
- Provides a quick source of carbohydrates for energy
- Offers a sweet, fruity flavor as a beverage alternative
- Convenient, ready-to-drink format
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
V8 Splash was originally marketed as a 'vegetable juice cocktail' but its fruit-forward flavor profile made it a hit with consumers who preferred sweeter drinks, leading to its evolution into a fruit-vegetable hybrid beverage.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 91.8 g |
| Energy | 33.0 kcal |
| Energy | 138 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.38 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g |
| Potassium, K | 10.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 21.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.7 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2058 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 Fruit Medley a juice or a drink?
It is classified as a juice drink, meaning it contains a blend of juice and water with added sweeteners, rather than being 100% fruit juice.
Does V8 Splash contain real fruit?
Yes, it typically contains a blend of fruit juices (like apple, grape, and tangerine) along with vegetable juice (like tomato) and added flavors.
Is V8 Splash healthy?
While it is low in calories and fat, it is high in added sugars, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Can V8 Splash be used in cooking?
Yes, it can be used as a base for marinades, sauces, or cocktails, adding a sweet and fruity flavor to dishes.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.33 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 7.8 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: 2.10 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.