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Simply Watermelon
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Simply Watermelon

Simply
52 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Simply Watermelon arrives on the refrigerated juice shelf or chilled beverage cooler, sitting next to other Simply flavors, lemonades and refrigerated juice drinks rather than with fresh produce. Packaged in a clear plastic bottle that shows the pale-pink liquid, it’s shelved alongside other single-serve and shareable juice bottles near grab-and-go sandwiches and picnic supplies. This is the sort of item shoppers grab for casual, sunny occasions — weekend brunches, poolside afternoons, family road trips and backyard barbecues — when a bright, fruity refreshment is called for. The brand positions itself as uncomplicated and family-friendly: bright, reassuring copy about “fresh taste” and “all-natural” ingredients, a Fresh Taste Guarantee and a non-GMO claim create a wholesome, back-to-basics halo without making organic or diet claims. The label uses simple typography and imagery of sliced watermelon to cue purity and simplicity; there’s little in the way of kid-targeted characters, but the sweet flavor and approachable bottle do appeal to parents and kids alike. Sensory expectations are light and thirst-quenching — a cool, smooth, slightly pulpy texture with pronounced sweet watermelon notes, a hint of tart lemon, and a touch of cherry brightness; cold pouring is part of the ritual. In plain terms, the product is a made juice drink: filtered water blended with fruit juices, added cane sugar and natural flavors, then processed and pasteurized for safety and shelf life. It reads and tastes like a mainstream fruit beverage that leans on natural-sounding claims to sit comfortably in the American grocery landscape as an everyday, family-oriented refresher.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 7
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars20g40%
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

PURE, FILTERED, WATER,, WATERMELON, JUICE,, CANE, SUGAR,, LEMON, JUICE, (FOR, TARTNESS),, CHERRY, JUICE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS..

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 added cane sugar and 'natural flavors' and is an industrially processed juice drink formulation, which places it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Simply Watermelon

Well, that depends on your perspective! Simply Watermelon is refreshing and hydrating, but it does have 21 grams of sugar per serving, which is mostly from added cane sugar. It's definitely a treat rather than a health elixir, so think of it as a fun, fruity drink to enjoy occasionally rather than your daily hydration source.

Perfect For

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road-trip
post-workout

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