Cranberry Juice Cocktail
Pure cranberry juice is too tart to drink, so cocktail versions are heavily sweetened. Effectively a sugar-sweetened beverage.
FatTonic Facts
Cranberry Juice Cocktail · per serving 1 cup (253g)
Avoid · strongly works against fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 20 | −44.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 31 | −24.8 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Glycemic index | 59 | |
| Carbs (g) | 34 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 171903 (Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: 59, the table’s own mean of three studies (Table A1 p. 32 of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008): no. 1046 Cranberry juice cocktail (Ocean Spray, Melbourne, Australia) 52; no. 1047 Cranberry juice cocktail (Ocean Spray Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, MA, USA) 68; no. 1048 Cranberry juice drink, Ocean Spray® (Gerber Ltd., Bridgewater, Somerset, UK) 56. Note: the three tests are the Cranberry juice group of Table A1: two sweetened cocktails (Australia, USA) and the UK product sold as "juice drink"; the USA cocktail alone tested 68. Opened 28 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened. Until 28 Oct 2026 this page used 68, from no recorded source.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 253 g): carbs 13.5, sugar 11.9, fiber 0, protein 0, fat 0.1 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 20 set it, −44.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 171903.
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Cranberry Juice Cocktail scores 7, rated Avoid. It scores higher than 3% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does cranberry juice cocktail spike insulin?
Glycemic load 20 for 1 cup (253g); FatTonic Score 7/100 — it strongly works against fat-burning.
Is cranberry juice cocktail good for fat loss?
Avoid (7/100): cranberry juice cocktail strongly works against fat-burning.