Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar
Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar by Goya provides 23 kcal per 100 g, with 4.6 g of sugars and 0.3 g of protein. That is 50% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Plant-based beverages category and comes in a 284 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 284g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 66 kcal | 44 −47% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g | 15.8 g | 6% | 10.4 −47% |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g | 13 g | 9.1 −50% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 0.4 −65% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 0.3 −28% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6460 Plant-based beverages products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 4.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- Low calorie
- 23 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other plant-based beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WATER, CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, BANANA PUREE, PASSION FRUIT CONCENTRATE, GUAVA PULP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), RED 3.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 284 ml
- Serving size
- 284g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041331127950
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar?
Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar contains 23 kcal per 100 g and about 66 kcal per serving (284g).
How much sugar is in Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar?
Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar has 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Tropical Fruit Punch Nectar contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; California bans it in food from January 1, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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