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V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium
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V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium

V8®
46 foz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

V8® 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium is a familiar grocery-aisle staple: a savory, tomato-forward vegetable juice sold in the juice and beverage section (often shelved with other 100% juices, tomato juices, and Bloody Mary mixers). The 46 fl oz plastic bottle positions it as a multi-serve pantry or fridge item for households that want a quick vegetable boost. It reads like a health-forward convenience product — 100% vegetable juice, no sugar added, gluten free and non‑GMO — and the label highlights vitamins A and C and “78% less sodium” than the original. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and practicality: a long-standing American brand marketed to time-pressed adults, families, and fitness-minded shoppers who want an easy way to get vegetable servings. The package copy and claims create a health halo, though there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes reconstituted concentrates and several additives (potassium chloride, natural flavoring, stabilizers). In plain terms the juice is processed from concentrated vegetable juices and enhanced with vitamins and flavoring. Sensory-wise the drink is savory, slightly pulpy with a smooth thin-to-medium viscosity and a pronounced umami tomato-carrot finish; it pours easily from a tall screw-top bottle. Common rituals include sipping over ice with a dash of pepper or using it as a soup base, mixer, or cooking liquid. It fits into brunches, post-workout routines, and quick-meal prep as a practical, familiar way to add vegetables to the day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 6
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Protein2g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (WATER, AND, CONCENTRATED, JUICES, OF, TOMATOES,, CARROTS,, CELERY,, BEETS,, PARSLEY,, LETTUCE,, WATERCRESS,, SPINACH),, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE,, SALT,, VITAMIN, C, (ASCORBIC, ACID),, NATURALFLAVORING,, BETA, CAROTENE,, CITRIC, ACID..

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?

The product is made from reconstituted concentrated juices and contains added salts, potassium chloride, natural flavoring, and stabilizing additives, consistent with industrial formulations classified as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Low Sodium

Absolutely! V8 vegetable juice is a great way to sneak in some veggies without having to chew through a whole salad. With only 45 calories per serving and a good dose of potassium, it can be a refreshing addition to your diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on individual needs, so think of it as part of a balanced diet rather than a magic potion.

Perfect For

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post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

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