Fruit juice drink (Capri Sun)
Common food
Capri Sun is a beloved, pouch-packaged fruit juice drink known for its sweet, fruity taste and convenient, spill-resistant design. It's a light, refreshing beverage with a smooth, non-pulpy texture, primarily composed of water and sugar with minimal nutritional value beyond quick energy.
💚 Why it's loved
People love Capri Sun for its nostalgic, sweet fruit flavors and the iconic, fun-to-drink pouch format that makes it a staple at kids' parties, school lunches, and on-the-go snacks.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content (9g per 100g) can contribute to blood-sugar spikes and offers 'empty calories' with little nutritional benefit. To counteract this, consider it an occasional treat, pair it with a protein or fat source (like nuts or cheese) to slow sugar absorption, or dilute it with water.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Convenient, portable, and spill-resistant packaging
- Hydrating with a familiar, sweet fruit flavor
- Low in fat and contains no protein
- Often fortified with Vitamin C
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic Capri Sun pouch was invented in Germany in 1969, and the drink's name was inspired by the Italian island of Capri, evoking a sunny, Mediterranean vibe.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 87.6 g |
| Energy | 39.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.07 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 5.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 11.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.02 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.68 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.68 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.01 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.01 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 |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is Capri Sun just fruit juice?
No, it's classified as a 'fruit juice drink.' It typically contains water, sugar, and fruit juice concentrate, meaning the actual fruit juice content is often lower than in 100% juice.
Why is the straw so wide?
The straw is designed to be wide and flat to easily puncture the pouch's foil seal and to allow the thick, sugary liquid to flow quickly, which is part of the fun drinking experience.
Are there any vitamins in it?
Many varieties are fortified with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), but they are not a significant source of other vitamins or minerals compared to whole fruit or 100% juice.