What is this food?
This is a concentrated fruit juice drink made from grapefruit (sweetened), served as a sweet beverage.
Why it matters to health
It can be refreshing and may provide some natural fruit flavor, but this version is mostly sugar and carbs. Per 100 g, it has 50.3 g sugar and 54.6 g total carbohydrates, with 0.6 g fiber (not much fiber to keep you full). It also has 1.3 g fat (low) and very low sodium. Because it’s high in sugar, having it often or in large portions can make it easier to exceed your daily sugar needs—especially if you already have sweet items during your 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Use it as an occasional sweet treat, not a daily drink.
- Choose a smaller serving (for example, a few sips or a small glass) and pair it with a snack that has fiber/protein (like nuts, plain yogurt, or a piece of fruit) to help you feel fuller.
- If available, pick “no added sugar” or less-sweet versions, or dilute it with water/ice.
- For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks pattern, keep sweet drinks to one snack slot and avoid adding more sweets that day.
- Check the label for added sugar and serving size—concentrated drinks can add up quickly.
Common Filipino dishes
Grapefruit juice drink, calamansi juice, buko juice, sago’t gulaman, halo-halo