Recommended Serving Size

Detailed Nutrition Information

Drinking 100% orange juice can be a way to help achieve the recommended amount of fruit needed each day for optimal health. For example, the average person should consume 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit each day². An 8-ounce glass of 100% OJ counts as 1 cup of fruit.  It can be difficult to estimate portion sizes – 8 oz (1 cup) is about the size of a medium-sized fist.

In addition to its great taste, 100% orange juice contributes important and beneficial vitamins, minerals and bioactive plant compounds to your diet, and never contains added sugar. Orange juice has more nutrients per ounce than most commonly-consumed fruit juices³. A glass of 100% orange juice includes vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, and potassium. Find a full list of nutrients in orange juice here. 100% orange juice is also hydrating, containing almost 90% water and key electrolytes (including potassium and magnesium) which can help aid in fluid balance.

Orange juice and other citrus juices have more nutrients per ounce compared to commonly-consumed fruit juices.³ Citrus juices and other 100% fruit juices are considered nutrient dense beverages with a high nutrient density-to-cost ratio that can be recommended as part of a healthy diet.^11-15

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that the primary beverages to be included as part of a healthy diet should be calorie free – especially water – or contribute beneficial nutrients, such as fat-free and low-fat milk and 100% fruit juice². Studies report that children who consume 100% orange juice are no more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those who do not consume orange juice^4-6. Observational data also has shown adults who consume 100% orange juice tend to have significantly lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, or body fat when compared to those who don’t drink orange juice.^6-10

Make sure to add Florida Orange Juice to your day in appropriate quantities to reap the benefits of all those nutrients while keeping calories in check!