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Orange Juice

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Is Orange Juice healthy?

Orange Juice scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This orange juice is fortified with beneficial nutrients like calcium and vitamins C and D3, which enhance its nutritional profile.

How processed is Orange Juice?

Orange Juice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Orange Juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Concentrated Orange Juice, Calcium Lactate, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Orange Juice

Kroger
80 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Juice
Summary

This orange juice is fortified with beneficial nutrients like calcium and vitamins C and D3, which enhance its nutritional profile. However, it is made from concentrated orange juice, which involves processing that can reduce the natural benefits of fresh juice. The presence of natural sugars from the fruit is a moderate concern, but the absence of harmful additives like artificial sweeteners or colors contributes positively to its score.

Key ingredients 6

Concentrated Orange Juice
Good

This provides natural vitamin C and flavor, making the juice tasty and nutritious.

Calcium Lactate
Good

Calcium lactate helps support healthy bones and teeth, adding nutritional value to the juice.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, boosts immune health and preserves the freshness of the juice.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption and supports overall bone health, enhancing the nutritional profile.

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Filtered Water
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Tricalcium Phosphate
Neutral

Tricalcium phosphate is used as a calcium supplement and stabilizer, with no significant positive or negative effects.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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