Beverages, Orange juice drink
FDC 169044cup (249 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 33 · +4 vs Beverages medianThis orange juice drink scores 33 of 100 in the Low band, ranking 24th of 60 beverages, with vitamin C at 17% DV per 100 g standing as its one notable nutrient.
It's the sweetened, juice-style drink found in cartons and vending machines rather than a straight-pressed juice, best treated as an occasional cold drink rather than a daily glass. A cup (249 g) supplies 9.36 g of sugar per 100 g, and while that's on the higher side for a beverage, the product still scores above the beverage category's median of 29.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 23 g | |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 37 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169044Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Orange juice drink is a lighter, often reformulated version of orange juice that blends real juice with water and added sweeteners, giving it a milder citrus flavor and thinner body than 100% juice. It's typically served chilled over ice as a breakfast beverage or mixed into cocktails like a screwdriver or mimosa, and it can also be used to thin out smoothies or as a light glaze base for baked ham or chicken. Because it's less concentrated than pure juice, it tends to taste sweeter but less tart, and it's often the option poured at self-serve breakfast stations and buffets.
Keep it refrigerated after opening and use it within the timeframe on the carton, since diluted juice drinks can lose flavor and freshness faster than shelf-stable products. A cup has just 54 calories per 100 g basis and provides 17% DV vitamin C, making it a low-calorie way to work some vitamin C into breakfast alongside eggs or toast. With only 2 mg of sodium and 0.2 g of fiber per 100 g, it's best thought of as a light beverage rather than a source of fiber, so pairing it with a fiber-containing breakfast like oatmeal rounds out the meal.
Frequently asked questions about beverages
How many calories are in orange juice drink?
It has about 54 calories per 100 g (a cup serving is 249 g), making it lighter than many juice blends.
Does orange juice drink provide vitamin C?
Yes, a cup provides about 17% of the daily value for vitamin C.
How is orange juice drink typically served?
It's usually served chilled over ice at breakfast or mixed into cocktails such as a screwdriver or mimosa.