Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled
FDC 171903fl oz (32 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 73 · +44 vs Beverages medianBottled cranberry juice cocktail scores 73 of 100, a Good band result that ranks 8th of 60 beverages, well clear of the category's median of 29. Its strength is vitamin C at 47% DV, unusually high for a juice drink.
Cranberry cocktail is typically served chilled over ice or mixed into spritzers, with a fluid ounce (32 grams) as the reference serving, and at 54 calories per 100 grams it is lighter than most fruit juices. Worth noting honestly is that this is a cocktail rather than pure cranberry juice, carrying 11.9 grams of sugar per 100 grams from the added sweetening that makes it palatable.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 12 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 42 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.64 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.96 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.32 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171903Original 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
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Cranberry juice cocktail is a sweetened, diluted blend of cranberry juice with water and sugar or corn syrup, since straight cranberry juice is too tart to drink on its own. It's served chilled over ice, mixed into cocktails like a vodka cranberry or a Cape Cod, blended into juice combinations with apple or grape, or used as a tart counterpoint in glazes and pan sauces. A splash also brightens up a homemade vinaigrette or a marinade for pork or poultry, standing in for vinegar's acidity with a fruitier edge.
Keep an unopened bottle in a cool, dark pantry and refrigerate it after opening, using it within the window noted on the label since the diluted juice doesn't keep as long as a concentrate. At only 54 calories per 100 g, or about 1 fl oz per serving, with 47% DV vitamin C and 11.9 g of sugar, it reads as a lighter juice option than fuller-strength fruit juices, useful for stretching a cocktail or punch without adding much bulk. Because it's already sweetened, it needs no extra sugar when mixed into a spritzer with sparkling water, unlike a straight juice that usually needs sweetening to be palatable.
Frequently asked questions about cranberry juice cocktail
How many calories are in cranberry juice cocktail?
It has 54 calories per 100 g, or about 1 fl oz per serving, with 11.9 g of sugar.
Is cranberry juice cocktail a good source of vitamin C?
Yes, it provides vitamin C at 47% DV per 100 g.
What is cranberry juice cocktail made from?
It's a sweetened, diluted blend of cranberry juice with water and added sugar, since straight cranberry juice is too tart to drink alone.