Fruit juice

Fruit juice has some vitamins and minerals, just like whole fruit does. But all fruit juice — whether it's apple, orange, grape, or a fancy blend such as peach-mango-blueberry — is high in sugar.

To avoid consuming too much sugar, use 100% fruit juice instead of versions that have been sweetened with sugar. In fact, fruit juice that has been sweetened with sugar might contain the same amount of sugar as a sugary beverage like Coke. Approximately 30 grams of sugar, or nearly eight teaspoons, are included in an eight-ounce serving of juice or cola on average. Fruit juices with added sugar may have some of the same negative health effects as sugary soda. When possible, choose whole fruit or 100% fruit juice; avoid fruit juices that have added sugar.