Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana
Whole food · Beverages
V8 SPLASH Smoothies Strawberry Banana is a vibrant, juice-based beverage that blends the sweetness of strawberries and bananas with a hint of vegetable juice. It offers a smooth, slightly pulpy texture and a refreshingly fruity taste with a mild tang. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free option that provides a quick source of natural sugars for energy.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 87% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its familiar, crowd-pleasing strawberry-banana flavor profile and convenient, ready-to-drink format. It's a nostalgic, easy choice for a fruity refreshment that appeals to both kids and adults.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its high sugar content (7.35g per 100g), which can contribute to blood-sugar spikes, especially for those with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a yogurt dip) to slow sugar absorption, and practice portion control by treating it as an occasional treat rather than a daily hydrator.
Key benefits
- Low in calories (37 kcal per 100g)
- Fat-free and cholesterol-free
- Provides a quick source of natural sugars from fruit
- Contains no added sodium
- Offers a convenient way to consume fruit flavors
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Despite its name, V8 Splash Smoothies contain only a very small percentage of actual vegetable juice (typically from carrots and other veggies) as a base, with the dominant flavors coming from fruit juice concentrates and purees.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 90.3 g |
| Energy | 37.0 kcal |
| Energy | 154 kj |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.33 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 41.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.15 mg |
| Potassium, K | 24.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 29.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.5 mg |
| Niacin | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.24 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 408 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 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 V8 SPLASH Smoothies Strawberry Banana considered a healthy drink?
It's a low-calorie, fat-free beverage that provides fruit flavors, but it is high in sugar (over 7g per 100g) and lacks significant fiber, vitamins, or minerals compared to whole fruit or homemade smoothies. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Can I use this in recipes that call for strawberry-banana smoothie?
Yes, it can work as a convenient substitute in some recipes like popsicles, marinades, or cocktail mixers. However, for recipes where texture and nutrition matter (like a smoothie bowl), using fresh or frozen fruit blended with yogurt or milk will yield a superior result.
What is the main difference between this and V8 vegetable juice?
V8 SPLASH Smoothies are fruit-juice-based beverages with a small amount of vegetable juice for color and a subtle earthy note. Original V8 is a savory, vegetable-juice-based drink (primarily tomato) with a completely different flavor profile and nutritional focus.
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 0.37 kcal/g · 13% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 7.3 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)
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.21 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.