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Fruit juice smoothie

Calories & nutrition facts

made with fruit juice & added fruit

49
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein0.5 g
Carbs11 g
Fat0.1 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 49 kcal —
  • Protein 0.5 g 1%
  • Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
  • Fat 0.1 g 0%
  • Saturated fat 0 g 0%
  • Fibre 0.7 g 3%
  • Sugars 9.9 g —

Questions about Fruit juice smoothie

How much fruit juice smoothie counts towards your five a day?

A combined total of 150 ml of fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies counts as one portion, and you should have no more than that in a day. The NHS recommends having it with a meal.

How do you make a fruit juice smoothie at home?

Blend a ripe banana with a handful of frozen berries, then add apple or orange juice a little at a time until it pours easily. Blend until smooth; frozen fruit makes it cold without watering it down.

How can you make a fruit juice smoothie less sweet?

Use less juice and blend the fruit with plain yoghurt and a splash of water or milk instead. Tart berries, such as raspberries, also balance the sweetness of ripe banana.

How long does a homemade fruit juice smoothie keep?

It tastes best straight after blending. If you need to keep it, cover it and put it in the fridge promptly; drink it the same day and stir or shake it before serving, as it can separate.

Can you freeze a fruit juice smoothie?

Yes. Freeze it in individual portions soon after making it, leaving a little room in the container for expansion. Thaw it in the fridge and shake or stir well before drinking.

Which has fewer calories per 100 g: a fruit juice smoothie or a fruit smoothie?

The fruit juice smoothie has 49 kcal per 100 g, compared with 71 kcal per 100 g for the fruit smoothie.

Is a fruit juice smoothie as good a choice as eating whole fruit?

Whole fruit is a more practical everyday choice: you can have it as a snack, while the NHS advises limiting fruit juice and smoothies together to 150 ml a day, counted as one portion. Have a smoothie with a meal rather than sipping it throughout the day.

Source: ausnut F008324 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded