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Citrus-flavored sweet cocktail beverage
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Mandarin cocktail (240 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.3 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 43.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
115
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
28.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 2% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 can (medium) | 355 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
A mandarin cocktail is a sweet, mandarin-flavoured drink. It may be a ready-made beverage or a mixed drink; recipes often combine mandarin juice with water, sparkling water, ice, or other ingredients.
A mandarin cocktail is not necessarily alcoholic. The name can describe a non-alcoholic fruit drink, while some recipes add spirits; check the ingredients or ask how it was made before drinking it.
To make a simple mandarin cocktail, combine fresh mandarin juice with chilled sparkling water or still water and ice. Add sweetener only if needed, then garnish with a mandarin wedge or fresh mint.
Sparkling water, soda water, and ice pair well with a mandarin cocktail, making its sweet citrus taste lighter. For an alcoholic version, recipes may use spirits, but that changes the drink’s alcohol content.
Mandarin juice is squeezed from the fruit, whereas a mandarin cocktail is usually a blended or mixed drink. It may include water, sweetener, or other ingredients, so it can taste less concentrated than straight juice.
Some mandarin cocktails contain added sugar, while others get their sweetness mainly from the fruit or juice. Ready-made and homemade versions vary, so check the ingredient list or leave out sweetener when making one yourself.
Serve a mandarin cocktail chilled, over ice if you like. A mandarin slice or mint leaf makes a simple garnish; if you use sparkling water, pour it in just before serving to preserve the fizz.
Keep an opened mandarin cocktail sealed in the refrigerator and follow the package’s storage and use-by instructions. A freshly mixed homemade version is best enjoyed soon after preparation, while its flavour is fresh.
A mandarin cocktail contributes fluid, but a sweet version is not a substitute for water. Drink water regularly as your main source of hydration, especially after exercise or in hot weather.
Yes, you can mix the mandarin juice and other still ingredients ahead and refrigerate them in a sealed container. Add ice and sparkling water just before serving so the drink stays cold and fizzy.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
43.2mg · 48% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Folate
24µg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 115 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Mandarin cocktail is a sweet, citrus-flavoured drink that may combine mandarin juice or flavouring with other fruit juices and, depending on the recipe, a sweetener. Recipes vary, and ready-made versions may differ in how much fruit they contain; it can also be mixed at home with freshly squeezed mandarins.
Its bright, gently tart taste is best served chilled, either alongside a meal or as a refreshing drink on its own. In places where mandarins are in season, it makes an easy addition to a brunch or casual gathering; elsewhere, it is often enjoyed as a fruit-flavoured soft drink. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, with little protein or fibre. For a less sweet, lighter glass, dilute it with sparkling water and skip any extra sugar.
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.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.