Summer Beverage Breakdown

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Summer heat just screams fruity and cold beverages. Not only do they help you stay hydrated and cool, but with all the seasonal fruits being harvested, it's a great way to drink in the taste of Summer. Whether you prefer iced tea or fresh squeezed tangerine juice, if you're curious to know how some popular Summer beverages stack up nutritionally, then read more.




Drink Calories Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g)
8 oz. iced coffee with cream and sugar 61 10 10.1 8.6 .5
8 oz. iced coffee with skim milk and sugar 41 13 10.7 9.6 1
8 oz. sweetened iced tea 71 5 18 18 0
8 oz. unsweetened iced tea 0 0 0 0 0
8 oz. lemonade 120 15 30 28 0
8 oz. limeade 120 15 31 28 0
8 oz. tangerine juice 98 2 23 22.5 1.1
8 oz. orange juice 107 2 24.7 20 1.7
8 oz. apple juice 110 10 27 27 0
8 oz. grapefruit juice 90 5 20 16 2
8 oz. cranberry juice (sweetened) 130 35 33 33 0
8 oz. white grape juice 160 20 39 37 0

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5 Comments

TeresaB81 TeresaB81
What is great for the summer months is seltzer water (you can find some brands with 0 sodium) with lemon or cut fresh fruit and put in a jug of ice water. Try lime, lemon, orange, strawberries, pears, pineapple, watermelon--anything you can think of. Let it chill for a few hours before serving.
UrbanBohemian UrbanBohemian
I have to say, I really like juice. If it's 100% juice, I see no wrong drinking it. Better that than zero calorie diet sodas that have lots of additives in it.
GlowingMoon GlowingMoon
Same here -- I prefer to eat my calories than drink them. It's more satisfying.That's why my summer beverage of choice is unsweetened, berry ice tea.
GlowingMoon GlowingMoon
Same here -- I prefer to eat my calories than drink them. It's more satisfying. That's why my summer beverage of choice is unsweetened, berry ice tea.
livetolove livetolove
which is why I eat my cals rather than drink them... although I do cave for coffee
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