Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white
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This is the intensely sweet, syrupy base for classic lemonade, sold frozen in a can. To serve, you dilute the concentrated paste with water, transforming it into a tart, refreshing, and brightly colored drink. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely carbohydrate, with over 44g of sugar per 100g of the undiluted concentrate.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 97% carbs · 3% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its unmatched convenience and the ability to instantly create a large pitcher of tangy-sweet, ice-cold lemonade. It's a staple of summer picnics, barbecues, and childhood memories.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The extremely high sugar content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for diabetics or those monitoring intake. To counteract this, dilute it with more water than instructed, use sparkling water for a spritzer, or pair it with a source of protein or fat (like nuts or cheese) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates.
- A convenient and inexpensive base for homemade lemonade.
- Often fortified with Vitamin C.
- Allows for customizable sweetness and tartness by adjusting water.
- A nostalgic, familiar flavor for many families.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The first known commercial frozen lemonade concentrate was developed in the 1940s by a Florida company, leveraging new flash-freezing technology to make citrus accessible nationwide.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 49.1 g |
| Energy | 196 kcal |
| Energy | 821 kj |
| Protein | 0.22 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.70 g |
| Ash | 0.13 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.30 g |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g |
| Sucrose | 9.7 g |
| Glucose | 16.3 g |
| Fructose | 18.0 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.46 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 7.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.09 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 7.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 72.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 7.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.11 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 2.0 mg |
| Betaine | 0.20 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 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.03 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 | 0.02 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 | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 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 |
FAQ
How much water do you add to the concentrate?
A standard 12 oz (340g) can typically requires 3 cans of water (about 36 oz or 1 liter) for a balanced flavor, but you can adjust to taste.
Is it the same as fresh-squeezed lemonade?
No. Frozen concentrate is made from reconstituted lemon juice, sugar, and often additives like citric acid and lemon oil for flavor. Fresh-squeezed uses only raw lemons and a sweetener.
Can I use it in baking or cooking?
Yes! It's excellent in glazes for cakes, as a marinade base for chicken or fish, or to flavor sorbets and popsicles, adding both sweetness and tartness.
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 1.96 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.3 g fiber · 44.5 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: 0.10 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.