Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white
FDC 173216fl oz (37 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 7 · -22 vs Beverages medianFrozen concentrate lemonade scores 7 of 100 in the Low band, ranking 43rd of 60 among Beverages, well below the category median of 29. It does carry 15% DV vitamin C per 100 g, a modest but real holdover from the lemon juice used to make it.
It's thawed and diluted with water rather than drunk straight from the can, then stirred until fully dissolved. Once mixed it still averages 44.5 g of sugars per 100 g of concentrate, so it reads closer to a sweetened drink than a juice despite the vitamin C.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | 10% |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 45 g | |
| Protein | 0.22 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 0.26 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2.6 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.11 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 16 g | |
| Protein | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 2.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173216Original 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
Frozen lemonade concentrate is made by concentrating fresh-squeezed or reconstituted lemon juice with sugar and water, then freezing it into a dense block or tube meant to be thawed slightly and mixed with several cans of water to restore it to drinking strength. It is a freezer-aisle shortcut for a full pitcher of lemonade without squeezing lemons by hand, and the frozen form also makes it useful straight from the can as a flavor base for popsicles, slushies, or spiked cocktails when only partly diluted. Many people stir a spoonful of the still-frozen concentrate directly into iced tea for an Arnold Palmer, or into sparkling water for a quick lemon soda.
Before dilution, the concentrate is 196 calories per fluid ounce and 44.5 g of sugar per 100 g, but once mixed with the water the can typically calls for, the finished lemonade is much lighter per serving. It carries 15% DV of vitamin C per 100 g, a genuine benefit of the lemon juice base. Keep the can in the freezer until ready to use, since it needs to stay solid for storage; once thawed and mixed, refrigerate the pitcher and use within about a week, the same as any homemade juice or lemonade.
Frequently asked questions about lemonade
How many calories are in frozen lemonade concentrate?
The undiluted concentrate has 196 calories per fluid ounce; the finished lemonade is much lower per serving once mixed with the water the can calls for.
Is frozen lemonade concentrate a good source of vitamin C?
Yes, it provides 15% DV of vitamin C per 100 g of concentrate, coming from its lemon juice base.
How do you store frozen lemonade concentrate?
Keep the can frozen until you are ready to mix it, then refrigerate the finished pitcher and use within about a week, like any homemade juice.