Epic source
Sugars
8.66 g · 17% DV target
A vibrant, citrus-based beverage with a refreshing acidity and natural sweetness, orange juice serves as a staple breakfast liquid that provides a concentrated source of fruit-derived energy and protective plant compounds.
Orange juice consumption is consistently associated with higher overall diet quality and increased intake of essential nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and magnesium .148
Regular intake of 100% orange juice may help manage cholesterol levels, with some meta-analyses showing a significant reduction in total cholesterol, though its specific effect on LDL (low-density lipoprotein) remains a subject of conflicting evidence .123
Dietary data indicates that 100% orange juice does not necessarily reduce total fiber intake compared to non-consumers, and large-scale reviews find no consistent link between moderate juice consumption and increased BMI or weight gain in adults .147
Early research suggests that 100% orange juice does not trigger the same oxidative or inflammatory responses in the body as other high-fructose beverages, potentially due to its high concentration of bioavailable flavonoids (plant compounds with antioxidant properties) .13
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
8.66 g · 17% DV target
35.2 mg · 39% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Applies to fresh or opened juice
For pasteurized carton varieties
Water usage and transport emissions from major producers like Brazil are the primary factors.
The development of frozen concentrated orange juice in the 1940s was originally funded by the U.S. military to provide soldiers with a reliable source of vitamin C that tasted better than the previous canned versions.