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Cranberry Juice Cocktail

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Is Cranberry Juice Cocktail healthy?

Cranberry Juice Cocktail scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cranberry juice cocktail contains a high level of added sugar, which significantly impacts its healthiness by contributing to excessive calorie intake and potential blood sugar spikes.

How processed is Cranberry Juice Cocktail?

Cranberry Juice Cocktail is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cranberry Juice Cocktail's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberry Juice Concentrate, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cranberry Juice Cocktail

Kroger
60 Fair

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Juice
Summary

This cranberry juice cocktail contains a high level of added sugar, which significantly impacts its healthiness by contributing to excessive calorie intake and potential blood sugar spikes. While it includes cranberry juice concentrate, which offers some antioxidant benefits, the presence of added sugar and the processing level limit its overall nutritional quality. The use of vegetable juice for color is a minor concern, but the product remains moderately processed.

Key ingredients 5

Cranberry Juice Concentrate
Good

Cranberry juice concentrate is considered good due to its natural antioxidant properties and potential urinary tract health benefits. It is derived from cranberries, which are rich in vitamins and phytonutrients. The concentration process retains most of the beneficial compounds found in whole cranberries.

Risks

Excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort due to its acidity.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and may help prevent urinary tract infections.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

Benefits

Supports immune health and acts as an antioxidant.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that serves as a base for the beverage. It is essential for hydration and does not contribute calories or nutrients. In this product, it acts as a solvent for other ingredients.

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Vegetable Juice
Neutral

Vegetable juice is used for color and is neutral in terms of health impact. It provides natural coloring without artificial additives. The specific type of vegetable juice is not specified, which limits detailed analysis.

Benefits

Provides natural color without artificial additives.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is classified as bad due to its contribution to excessive calorie intake and potential to cause blood sugar spikes. It is a refined carbohydrate with no essential nutrients. High consumption of added sugars is linked to various health issues, including obesity and dental cavities.

Risks

Excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and dental problems.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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