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Ocean Spray Diet Ruby Grapefruit
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Ocean Spray Diet Ruby Grapefruit

Ocean Spray
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ocean Spray Diet Ruby Grapefruit in a 64 fl oz plastic jug presents itself as a low‑calorie, grapefruit-flavored beverage that you’ll commonly find in the juice aisle, on endcaps with other reduced-calorie drinks, or near mixers and diet sodas in mainstream supermarkets. It’s positioned for morning routines and casual entertaining: poured over ice at weekend brunch, added to a cocktail shaker as a low-calorie mixer, or packed for long drives and errands as a lighter alternative to soda. The Ocean Spray brand carries a heritage association with New England fruit growers and mainstream American households, marketed toward calorie-conscious adults and caregivers who want a familiar, fruity option without sugar. The label leans on health-forward cues — “diet,” low calories, and added Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) — plus “natural flavor” claims, but it is not organic and carries no child-focused graphics. Sensory experience is thin and watery compared with straight juice: a pale pink, lightly viscous liquid with a tangy grapefruit bite, a pronounced sweet edge from artificial sweeteners, and a clean, slightly medicinal finish; there’s typically no pulp. Packaging is a large PET jug with a screw cap and pour-spout, intended for repeated use at home; ritual use is communal — poured into glasses at breakfast, mixed into mocktails, or sipped from the car cupholder. In plain terms, this is a highly processed flavored juice drink formulated with sweeteners, stabilizers, acids, and colorants to deliver consistent taste and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 8
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Grapefruit, Juice, (Water,, Grapefruit, Juice, Concentrate),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Pectin,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Fumaric, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sucralose,, Vegetable, Concentrate, for, Color,, Gum, Arabic,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Ester, Gum,, Beta-Carotene, for, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Acesulfame Potassium - Processed emulsifier
  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (sucralose, acesulfame potassium, gums, emulsifiers), natural flavors, and colorants and is formulated as a ready-to-drink product, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Ocean Spray Diet Ruby Grapefruit

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, but Diet Ruby Grapefruit is low in calories and sugars, making it a refreshing choice if you're watching your intake. With just 5 calories per serving and only 1 gram of sugar, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet. But remember, 'healthy' also depends on your overall eating habits and lifestyle!

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