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Sweet fruit-flavored beverage, low fiber, added sugar
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of V8 Splash (240 g) has 48 calories. That works out to 20 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 144 µg of Vitamin A covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
V8 Splash is a sweet, fruit-flavoured beverage sold under the V8 name. It is best understood as a ready-to-drink fruity option rather than a serving of whole fruit. In the United States, it is commonly enjoyed chilled, on its own or alongside a casual meal or snack; elsewhere, it can fill a similar role when you want a sweet, fruity drink without preparing juice at home.
It is low in fibre and contains added sugar, with 5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. If you are watching how much sweetened drink you have, keep the serving modest or alternate it with water. It pairs easily with a simple snack, such as fruit or yoghurt, though water is a better everyday choice for thirst.
Selected: 100 g
20
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
6mg · 1% DV
Sodium
20mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
25mg · 1% DV
Iron
0mg · 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 20 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
No, V8 Splash is not 100% juice; it is a sweetened, fruit-flavored beverage. It may contain juice concentrates, but it is not equivalent to pure fruit juice or eating whole fruit.
Some V8 Splash varieties contain vegetable juice concentrates, but the drink does not replace a serving of vegetables. The ingredients can vary by flavor and market, so vegetable content is not the same across every V8 Splash product.
V8 Splash is a sweet, fruit-flavored drink, while classic V8 vegetable juice has a savory tomato-and-vegetable taste. They have different ingredients and nutrition profiles, so V8 Splash is not a direct substitute for vegetable juice.
V8 Splash is not a substitute for whole fruit or vegetables: it contains added sugar and little fiber. It can be an occasional drink, but water and whole fruit are better everyday choices for hydration and fruit intake.
V8 Splash contains added sugar, but the amount varies by flavor and formulation. For the sugar in a particular bottle or serving, use the nutrition facts on that product rather than assuming every V8 Splash variety is the same.
It generally should not be counted as a full serving of fruit or vegetables. V8 Splash is a low-fiber, sweetened beverage, and any juice concentrates in a variety do not make the drink equivalent to whole produce.
V8 Splash contains added sugar and carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, account for its carbohydrates in your meal plan and ask your doctor or dietitian whether it fits your individual needs.
Children can have V8 Splash occasionally, but its added sugar makes it a poor everyday drink. Water and, when suitable for the child’s age, plain milk are better regular choices; whole fruit is preferable to a sweet fruit-flavored drink.
V8 Splash is generally caffeine-free, unlike coffee or energy drinks. Formulations can vary across markets, so check the ingredients on the specific product if caffeine avoidance is important to you.
Yes, refrigerate V8 Splash after opening and keep the container closed. Follow the storage and use-by guidance on its packaging, and do not leave the opened drink at room temperature for an extended period.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.