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Cranberry juice
Calories & nutrition facts
unsweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 46 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.1 g 0%
- Sugars 12 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 9.3 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 5.1 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.09 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 3.3 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.25 mg 1%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 13 mg 1%
- Potassium 77 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
- Copper 0.06 mg 6%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 46 | 0.4 g | 12 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 253 g | 116 | 1 g | 31 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 31.6 g | 15 | 0.1 g | 3.8 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 506 g | 233 | 2 g | 61 g | 0.7 g |
| ½ × cup | 126.5 g | 58 | 0.5 g | 15 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 759 g | 349 | 3 g | 92 g | 1 g |
| 4 × cup | 1012 g | 466 | 3.9 g | 123 g | 1.3 g |
Similar foods
- Cranberry juice cocktailbeverages52 kcal / 100 g
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- Lingonberry juiceunsweetened44 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberry fruit drinkunsweetened2 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberry-lingonberry juiceunsweetened35 kcal / 100 g
- Berry juiceunsweetened34 kcal / 100 g
- Dried cranberriessweetened308 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberriesraw46 kcal / 100 g
- Cherry juiceconcentrated, sugar not added41 kcal / 100 g
- Dried sweetened cranberry308 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cranberry juice
How can you make cranberry juice less tart?
Dilute it with chilled still or sparkling water, starting with equal parts of each. If you want it sweeter, stir in a little sugar or honey while the juice is at room temperature so it dissolves more easily.
What can you mix with cranberry juice for a simple drink?
Mix it with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime for a sharp, refreshing drink. It also pairs well with orange juice; try two parts cranberry juice to one part orange juice.
Can you use cranberry juice to make cranberry sauce?
Yes. Simmer fresh or frozen cranberries with cranberry juice and sugar for about 10–15 minutes, stirring until the berries burst and the sauce thickens; it will thicken further as it cools.
How should you store cranberry juice after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and pour it into a glass rather than drinking from the container. Follow the pack’s guidance for how long to use it after opening.
Can you freeze cranberry juice?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed, freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion, or pour it into ice-cube trays for small portions. Thaw it in the fridge and stir before serving.
What can you use instead of cranberry juice in a recipe?
For a similar tartness, use pomegranate juice; for a milder, sweeter result, use apple juice. If the recipe relies on cranberry juice’s sharp flavour, add a little lemon or lime juice to the substitute.
What is the difference between cranberry juice and cranberry juice cocktail?
Cranberry juice cocktail is a sweetened drink made with cranberry juice, often blended with water or other ingredients. The names are not used identically on every pack, so look at the ingredients to see whether it contains added sugar or other fruit juices.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168117 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
