Orange juice

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Common questions

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 minimally processed and contains no harmful additives, making it a healthy beverage choice.

How processed is Orange juice?

Orange juice is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Orange juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Orange juice, Vitamin D3 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

Bowl & Basket
80 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Juice
Summary

This orange juice is minimally processed and contains no harmful additives, making it a healthy beverage choice. It is fortified with calcium and vitamin D3, which are beneficial for bone health. The natural sugars present are from the fruit itself, and the product retains essential nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants.

Key ingredients 4

Orange juice
Good

Natural fruit juice providing vitamin C and hydration, though it contains naturally occurring fruit sugars.

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Vitamin D3
Good

Essential vitamin added to support calcium absorption and immune health.

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Calcium phosphate
Neutral

Common mineral additive used to fortify the beverage with calcium for bone health.

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Calcium lactate
Neutral

Mineral salt used as a calcium supplement and pH regulator.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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