Vegetable juices
V8 100% Vegetable Juice
46 fl oz
Score
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 84
V8 100% Vegetable Juice scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 6 points Sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 2 points Energy 19 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
100% Vegetable Juice
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 2.9 g / 100 ml minus 6 points
- Energy 19 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 19 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: Amount per serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
- VEGETABLE JUICE (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH)
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- SALT
- VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
- NATURALFLAVORING (not recognized)
- BETA CAROTENE
- CITRIC ACID
Label text, as published
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.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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