Fruit juice smoothie, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, BERRY BOOST
Whole food · Fruits and Fruit Juices
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A vibrant, ready-to-drink berry blend from Bolthouse Farms, this smoothie delivers a punch of mixed berry flavor with a smooth, slightly thick texture. Its nutrition profile is notably light, packing only 46 calories per 100g while providing a significant 9.3g of natural sugars from fruit. It's a convenient, no-prep way to get a concentrated dose of berry taste and hydration.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 94% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intense, sweet-tart berry flavor that tastes like a blend of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Its ready-to-drink format makes it a popular, no-fuss choice for a quick breakfast, post-workout refresher, or afternoon pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high natural sugar content (9.3g per 100g) can cause rapid 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 nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and consider it a treat rather than a daily staple.
Key benefits
- Very low in calories (46 kcal/100g)
- Source of natural fruit sugars for quick energy
- Contains no fat or cholesterol
- Convenient source of hydration and berry flavor
- Provides a quick intake of fruit-based carbohydrates
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Bolthouse Farms, the producer, is a major carrot grower in California's San Joaquin Valley, and this smoothie is part of their line that helped popularize the 'functional beverage' category in mainstream supermarkets.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 88.0 g |
| Energy | 46.0 kcal |
| Energy | 194 kj |
| Protein | 0.63 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.02 g |
| Ash | 0.45 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.21 mg |
| Potassium, K | 116 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 109 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.90 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 290 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Babyfood, juice treats, fruit medley, toddler — USDA does not publish this profile for Fruit juice smoothie.
| 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 this smoothie a good source of fiber?
No, it contains 0g of fiber per 100g. The juicing process removes the insoluble fiber found in whole berries.
Can I use this as a meal replacement?
It is not recommended as a full meal replacement due to its lack of protein, fiber, and fat. It works best as a supplement or snack alongside a balanced meal.
What does 'Berry Boost' typically mean in terms of fruit blend?
It usually signifies a mix of berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sometimes blackberries or cranberries, designed for a balanced sweet-tart flavor profile.
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 0.46 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 9.3 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: 0.03 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.