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Cranberry Juice Nutrition Facts: Is Cranberry Juice Good for You?
Unsweetened cranberry juice is a good source of Vitamin C, providing 10% of the Daily Value in a 100-gram serving. It is very low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. However, it contains 12 grams of sugar per 100 grams and has almost no dietary fiber. Whether it is a healthy choice depends on the portion size and how it fits into your overall diet.
Per 100 g · Cranberry juice, unsweetened
What stands out in cranberry juice
- Good source of vitamin C. A 100-gram serving of unsweetened cranberry juice provides 9.3 mg of Vitamin C, which is 10% of the Daily Value.
- Calories and sugar. This juice has 46 calories per 100 grams. Nearly all of its 12.2 grams of carbohydrates come from 12.1 grams of total sugars.
- Very low in fat and sodium. Unsweetened cranberry juice contains almost no fat (0.13 g) or sodium (2 mg) per 100 grams, with 0% of the Daily Value for each.
- Contains vitamin E. A 100-gram serving supplies 1.2 mg of Vitamin E, which is 8% of the Daily Value.
What to keep in mind
- While this juice is labeled ‘unsweetened’, it naturally contains 12.1 grams of sugar per 100 grams. It also provides very little dietary fiber, with just 0.1 grams in the same serving.
Cranberry Juice nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | – |
| Protein | 0.39 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 12.1 g | – |
| Water | 87.1 g | – |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 13 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.1 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1 mcg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (DFE) | 1 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 1% |
% Daily Value uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older. Highlighted rows are 20% DV or more per 100 g. A dash means no Daily Value is set.
Cranberry Juice by portion
The nutrition facts change with serving size. A standard 1-cup (253 g) serving of unsweetened cranberry juice contains 116 calories, 30.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 30.6 grams of total sugars. It provides about 1 gram of protein and 0.3 grams of fat in this portion. A smaller 1-fluid-ounce serving has 15 calories and 3.9 grams of carbohydrates, nearly all from its 3.8 grams of sugar.
| USDA portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 253 g | 116 | 1 g | 30.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 fl oz | 32 g | 15 | 0.1 g | 3.9 g | 0 g | 0 g |
How cranberry juice compares with other drinks
Among the 7 drinks in this site’s database, unsweetened cranberry juice ranks highest for calories, carbohydrates, and total sugars per 100 grams. Its calorie count (46 kcal) is identical to that of apple juice and slightly higher than orange juice (45 kcal). It contains more carbohydrates (12.2 g) than both orange juice (10.4 g) and coconut water (3.7 g). Compared to beverages like green tea, which has about 1 calorie and no sugar, cranberry juice is a significant source of both.
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Juice | 46 | 0.39 g | 12.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.13 g |
| Apple Juice | 46 | 0.1 g | 11.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Orange Juice | 45 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Coconut Water | 19 | 0.72 g | 3.7 g | 1.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Green Tea | 1 | 0.22 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Quick answers
How many calories are in a cup of unsweetened cranberry juice?
According to USDA data, a 1-cup (253 g) portion of unsweetened cranberry juice has 116 calories.
How much sugar is in unsweetened cranberry juice?
A 100-gram serving contains 12.1 grams of total sugars. A 1-cup serving contains 30.6 grams of sugar.
Does cranberry juice have fiber?
Unsweetened cranberry juice contains very little dietary fiber. A 100-gram serving has 0.1 grams, and a 1-cup serving has 0.3 grams.
When to talk to a doctor or dietitian
- This page describes nutrient content, not medical advice. If a health condition, medicine or pregnancy affects what you eat, a doctor or registered dietitian can tell you how cranberry juice fits your situation.
Last updated October 21, 2026