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Mott's Clamato Juice
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Mott's Clamato Juice

Clamato
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
11g
Sugars
800mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's Clamato Juice is a 64 fl oz savory tomato-and-seafood mixer you’ll usually find in the juice and cocktail-mixer aisle or near canned tomato products and Bloody Mary and michelada mixers. It sits next to tomato juice, cocktail mixes, hot sauces and salad-chili condiments and is often shelved near other convenience beverages rather than fresh-squeezed juices. The bottle’s label leans into practicality and flavor-forward messaging — “from concentrate,” a percent-juice claim (32% juice), and “natural flavors” appear alongside colorful branding that nods to its role as an adult mixer rather than a kid’s drink. There’s no organic or clean-label certification; instead the label highlights convenience and cocktail use. Culturally, Clamato is positioned as a convivial, slightly adventurous mixer popular with adults who enjoy spicy, savory cocktails (Micheladas, Bloody Caesars) and home cooks seeking a bold base for soups or seafood stews; it resonates strongly in Latinx communities and with people who like savory, umami-rich beverages. Sensory-wise the juice is smooth and viscous, tomato-forward with a salty, briny backbone, sweet notes from added sweeteners, a hit of MSG-style umami, and a bright acidic lift and chili warmth; the finish is savory rather than purely fruity. Typical use is pouring chilled over ice or mixing with beer or vodka, and the large plastic jug invites shared, social rituals — game-day pitchers, beach coolers, or a weekend brunch bar. Processing context: made from concentrate with added sweeteners, dyes and flavor enhancers, it’s a highly processed, convenience-oriented product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Total Sugars11g
Protein1g
* 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

Water,, Tomato, Concentrate,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Spices,, Onion, and, Garlic, Powder,, Ascorbic, Acid, (to, Maintain, Color),, Dried, Clam, Broth,, Vinegar,, Natural, Flavors,, Red, 40,, Red, Chili, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate, artificial Red 40, natural flavors, dried clam broth) and is made from concentrate, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Mott's Clamato Juice

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Clamato Juice packs in some flavor with only 60 calories per serving, but it does have a good dose of sodium (800mg) and high fructose corn syrup. If you're enjoying it as a cocktail mixer or a zesty addition to a snack, it's fine in moderation, but don't expect it to replace your daily serving of veggies!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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