Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cranberry Juice & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 0.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 0.1/100g · GI 41.3 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
The Numbers at a Glance
How This Version Compares
For glycemic load, this one sits in the middle of its Beverages family: 0.1 per 100g against a 0-5.4 per 100g spread. At 0.2 per 100g, this is the lowest-sugar version in the Beverages group — about 98% below the family average, with the family spanning 0.2 to 13.1 per 100g.
Glycemic load across the 15-item Beverages group runs 0 to 5.4 per 100g, so the version matters as much as the food. See the numbers side by side: Bottled, Ruby Red cranberry, Cran Cherry.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥤 Beverages, carbonated, low calorie, cola or pepper-types, with sodium saccharin, contains caffeine
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, carbonated, low calorie, cola or pepper-types, with sodium saccharin, contains caffeine & diabetes →🥤 Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cran Cherry & diabetes →🥤 Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof & diabetes →🥤 Beverages, SNAPPLE, tea, black and green, ready to drink, peach, diet
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Beverages, SNAPPLE, tea, black and green, ready to drink, peach, diet & diabetes →Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 118g | 0.9g | 0.1 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 237g | 1.9g | 0.2 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 474g | 3.8g | 0.5 | Friendly |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
Common Questions
Is OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice good for diabetes?
Yes — OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice has a glycemic load of just 0.1 (GL ≤10), meaning it has minimal impact on blood sugar in standard servings. Individual responses vary — monitor your own glucose when trying new foods.
What is the glycemic load of OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice?
The glycemic load of OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice is 0.1 per 100g. GL is calculated by multiplying the GI (41.3) by the available carbohydrates (0.2g) and dividing by 100.
How does OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice affect blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice: Low. The key factors are its GI (41.3) and available carb content (0.2g/100g), which together produce a GL of 0.1.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 41.3 for OCEAN SPRAY Diet Cranberry Juice is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Beverages category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 41.3 — subcategory_avg:Beverages. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 237.0g) = 0.1 × 237.0 ÷ 100 = 0.2
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 171896. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Diet Cranberry Juice — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/beverages-ocean-spray-diet-cranberry-juice/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.