Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Tropical Colada
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V8 Splash Smoothies Tropical Colada is a vibrant, fruit-forward beverage that blends the sweet, creamy notes of pineapple and coconut with a hint of citrus for a refreshing, smoothie-like experience. Its light, non-dairy texture is slightly thicker than juice but thinner than a traditional smoothie, offering a tropical escape in every sip. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, fat-free option that provides a quick source of carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars.
Calorie split: 13% protein · 87% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its authentic, vacation-in-a-bottle tropical flavor that combines the tangy sweetness of pineapple with the creamy, mellow notes of coconut. Its versatility makes it a popular base for smoothies, a mixer for cocktails, or a refreshing standalone drink on a warm day.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is its high sugar content (7.32g per 100g), which can contribute to rapid blood-sugar spikes if consumed in large quantities. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a scoop of protein powder) to slow sugar absorption, and practice portion control by sticking to a single serving. It may also contain added sodium, so those monitoring their intake should check the label.
Key benefits
- Low in calories (41 kcal per 100g)
- Fat-free and cholesterol-free
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of dietary fiber
- Offers a convenient, ready-to-drink tropical flavor
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
V8 Splash was originally introduced as a vegetable-fruit juice blend, but the Tropical Colada flavor is one of its most popular fruit-centric varieties, containing no actual V8 vegetable juice.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 90.3 g |
| Energy | 41.0 kcal |
| Energy | 170 kj |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.33 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.40 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 41.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.15 mg |
| Potassium, K | 24.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.4 mg |
| Niacin | 0.81 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.24 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 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 Tropical Colada a smoothie or a juice?
It's marketed as a 'smoothie' but has a consistency closer to a thick, nectar-like juice. It contains pureed fruit and other ingredients to create a smooth texture, but it's not a whole-fruit smoothie you'd make at home.
Does it contain any dairy or coconut cream?
No, the 'Colada' flavor is achieved through natural and artificial flavors. It is a dairy-free and typically vegan product, with no actual coconut cream or milk.
Can I use this in baking or cooking?
Yes, it can be used as a flavorful liquid in baking (like in cakes or muffins) or as a base for glazes and sauces for a tropical twist, though its sweetness should be accounted for in the recipe.
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 0.41 kcal/g · 12% calories from protein · 0.4 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: 0.83 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.