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Sugary fruit-flavored refreshing cold drink
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 bottle (small) of Fruit cold drink (250 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 46 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 15 mg of Vitamin C covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Fruit cold drink is a chilled, fruit-flavoured beverage, commonly made with water and fruit juice or syrup; some versions include pieces of fruit. It is not one fixed regional recipe: you may find it freshly mixed at cafés or sold in bottles, with sweetness and fruit content varying by version.
Served over ice, it makes a refreshing choice on a warm day, as a casual drink between meals or alongside a snack. Its nutritional profile is mostly carbohydrate, with almost no protein or fat; the listed energy is 46 calories per 100 g. For a less sweet drink, dilute it with still or sparkling water, or choose an unsweetened fruit-based alternative.
Selected: 100 g
46
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
3mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
5mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
Calcium
4mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 46 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
A fruit cold drink is usually made with water, fruit flavoring or fruit pieces, and often a sweetener. Recipes vary, so the name alone does not tell you how much actual fruit it contains.
You can make a fruit cold drink by steeping or blending fresh fruit with cold water, then serving it over ice. Add citrus or mint for flavor, and sweeten only if the fruit is not sweet enough.
No. Fruit juice is extracted from fruit, while a fruit cold drink is typically water-based and may contain flavoring, fruit pieces, or added sweetener. Its fruit content can therefore be quite different from juice.
Often, yes: many fruit cold drinks are sweetened, but recipes differ. Homemade versions let you control the sweetness; using ripe fruit can add flavor without needing as much extra sugar.
Sometimes. A fruit cold drink may contain real fruit pieces, but some versions use flavoring instead, and visible pieces do not mean the whole drink is made from fruit. Ingredients vary by product.
Yes, you can freeze a fruit cold drink, though ice crystals may change its texture and fruit pieces may become soft after thawing. Leave room in the container for expansion, and stir it before serving.
Keep an opened fruit cold drink refrigerated and follow the storage directions on its packaging. Drinks with fruit pieces can spoil more readily once opened, so discard one that smells or looks unusual.
Yes, a fruit cold drink contributes fluid, but a sugary version is not the best choice as your main source of hydration. Water remains a better everyday option, especially after exercise or in hot weather.
A sweetened fruit cold drink can raise blood glucose, so the amount of sugar and serving size matter. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your individual glucose plan.
Not necessarily, but a fruit cold drink with added sugar can provide a burst of sweetness close to bedtime. If it affects your sleep or leaves you thirsty, choose water instead.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.