Beverages, Vegetable and fruit juice drink, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweetener, added vitamin C
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A light, refreshing beverage with a subtly sweet fruit-and-vegetable flavor profile, typically clear or lightly tinted. It has a smooth, non-pulpy texture and is fortified with Vitamin C for an added nutritional boost. With only 4 calories per 100g, it's a guilt-free way to enjoy a hint of flavor.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering a satisfying, fruity taste without the caloric load of traditional juice, making it a popular choice for calorie-conscious hydration and mixers.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The use of low-calorie sweeteners may not appeal to everyone's palate, and some may prefer the full flavor of 100% juice. For those monitoring blood sugar, it's still wise to consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Key benefits
- Extremely low in calories (4 kcal/100g)
- Contains added Vitamin C
- Virtually fat-free and protein-free
- Provides a small amount of carbohydrates for light energy
- A hydrating alternative to sugary sodas
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
This type of drink often contains less than 1% actual fruit or vegetable juice, with the flavor primarily coming from natural flavorings and sweeteners.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 98.8 g |
| Energy | 4.0 kcal |
| Energy | 17.0 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.13 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.63 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 8.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 24.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 14.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 25.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 105 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1253 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 3.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2090 iu |
| Lycopene | 144 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 1.1 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
How does this differ from 100% fruit juice?
It has significantly fewer calories and sugars, as it's mostly water with added flavors, sweeteners, and vitamins, rather than being pressed directly from fruit.
Is it suitable for a keto diet?
Generally yes, due to its very low carbohydrate and sugar content, but always check the label for specific sweetener types and net carbs.
Why is Vitamin C added?
Vitamin C is often added for its antioxidant properties and to enhance the drink's nutritional profile, compensating for the minimal natural juice content.
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 0.04 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.6 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: 0.58 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.