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Capri Sun Fruit Punch
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Capri Sun Fruit Punch

Capri Sun
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
22g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Capri Sun Fruit Punch in a 12 fl oz single‑serve bottle appears as a larger, grab‑and‑go cousin to the familiar pouch—brightly labeled and aimed at kids and busy families. In grocery stores you’ll spot it in the juice aisle or the kids’ beverages section, shelved near juice boxes, flavored waters and sports drinks rather than with fresh refrigerated juices. It’s the kind of bottle shoppers toss into a lunchbox, cooler or cart for road trips, practices and quick after‑school drinks. The brand leans on nostalgia and family‑friendly fun: Capri Sun’s playful logo and colorful graphics evoke childhood memories while marketing the product as convenient and adventure‑ready for parents and kids alike. The label leans heavily on health halos—“made with all‑natural ingredients” and “no artificial dyes, sweeteners or preservatives”—but does not carry organic certification. Ingredients list shows water, sugar and multiple juice concentrates with added natural flavor, monk fruit concentrate for sweetening and a small amount of mushroom extract listed as a quality protectant. Processing context: this is a manufactured, ready‑to‑drink juice blend made from concentrates and added ingredients rather than fresh‑pressed juice. Sensory details: the drink pours clear to slightly tinted red, with a thin, watery mouthfeel and overtly sweet fruit‑punch flavor; there’s no pulp, and the texture is smooth and easy to sip cold. Packaging ritual is straightforward—unscrew and drink on the go, hand to a child at practice or slide into a cooler for a family outing—making it a practical, comforting choice for convenience‑minded shoppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

FILTERED, WATER;, SUGAR;, PEAR,, GRAPE, AND, ORANGE, JUICE, CONCENTRATES;, CITRIC, ACID;, MONK, FRUIT, CONCENTRATE;, APPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE;, NATURAL, FLAVOR;, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT, (TO, PROTECT, QUALITY)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready‑to‑drink beverage is ultra‑processed: it contains added sugar, multiple juice concentrates, flavoring agents (natural flavor, monk fruit concentrate) and a processing aid (mushroom extract), characteristic of NOVA group 4 products.

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Common Questions about Capri Sun Fruit Punch

The healthiness of Capri Sun Fruit Punch really depends on your perspective. It has 90 calories and 22 grams of total sugars per serving, which is relatively high compared to some other beverages. If you're looking for a refreshing treat now and then, it's fine, but if you're aiming for something low in sugar, you might want to choose a sparkling water or a homemade fruit drink instead.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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