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Orange juice is a common breakfast drink. This guide covers what to check on an orange juice label, what organic means on a juice, and compares five juices, from a fresh-pressed 12-pack to an 89 fl oz bottle.Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. Talk to your doctor or a dietitian about juice if you have diabetes or are managing your sugar intake.
Key Specs Compared
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| # | Form | Size | Stated certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juice | 12.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) | USDA Organic |
| 2 | Juice | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 8) | Organic ingredients, Non-GMO |
| 3 | Juice | 89 Fl Oz | USDA Organic |
| 4 | Juice | 52 Fl Oz | USDA Organic |
| 5 | Juice | 16.06 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) | Not stated |
– = not stated on the Amazon listing · Specs and certifications as stated by the listing, not tested or verified by us; check the listing before you buy
Orange Juice label basics
- Check the Nutrition Facts label for added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. Total Sugars include sugars that are naturally in fruit, and Added Sugars are shown separately.[1]
- Look for the USDA Organic seal. Only certified products can make an organic claim on the front of the package.[2]
- Too much juice can contribute to poor nutrition, obesity and tooth decay in children, so offer whole fruit and water too.[3]
Organic juice comes from fruit grown and processed under USDA organic rules, which exclude genetic engineering and ionizing radiation and allow only approved substances.[2] A product labeled “organic” must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients, not counting salt and water.[2]
What to Look for on a Good Orange Juice
- Ingredients – A 100% orange juice has one ingredient, orange juice. Check that no sugar, flavors or preservatives are added.
- Added Sugars – Compare the Added Sugars line on the Nutrition Facts label, and check the serving size, because a bottle holds several servings.[1]
- Organic – A USDA Organic seal means the juice follows USDA organic rules.[2]
- Processing – Not from concentrate, fresh-pressed and pulp-free describe how the juice was made or filtered. Check the label for storage: some juices need refrigeration, and most should be finished within days of opening.
- Serving Size – Single-serve bottles and cartons make portions easy to track, and children should have only age-appropriate servings.[3]
What the Research Says
The FDA notes that Added Sugars include sugars from concentrated fruit juices and that Americans generally get too much added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.[1] Organic certification covers how a food is grown and processed, not its nutrition.[2]How We Chose These Products
We do not test products. We compare labels and product details: the USDA Organic seal,[2] the ingredient list, added sugar,[1] size and price per fluid ounce. Brands don’t pay to be included, though we may earn a commission from purchases.Our Organic Orange Juice Picks
Lakewood, 365 and Uncle Matt’s carry a USDA Organic claim, and the O2 Living pick is a carrot juice made with organic ingredients. Odwalla’s orange juice makes no organic claim, so read each box.1
Lakewood® Pure Orange Juice Organic fresh-pressed orange juice, 12-pack
- Lakewood Organic Pure Orange is a fresh-pressed orange juice in a 12-pack of 12.5 fl oz bottles, 150 fl oz in all.
- The juice is 100% fresh-pressed organic orange juice with no sugar added.
- It is certified USDA Organic and GMO-free.
- The label and bottle design have been updated, and the juice itself is unchanged.
- The case measures 10.5 x 8.1 x 7.8 inches.
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O2 Living® Carrot Kick Juice Organic cold-pressed carrot juice pack
- O2 Living Carrot Kick is a cold-pressed organic carrot juice, sold as an 8-pack of 4 fl oz bottles (32 fl oz in all).
- The juice has no added sugar or water, and it is free of artificial preservatives.
- It is made with 100% organic ingredients and is non-GMO.
- It is made in the USA.
- Each 4 fl oz bottle is a single small serving.
- Other flavors in the line include Green Vitality, Red Radiance and Pineapple Punch.
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365 Whole Foods® Pulp Free Juice Organic pulp-free orange juice, 89oz
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Pulp Free Orange Juice comes in an 89 fl oz bottle.
- The only ingredient is organic orange juice, and the juice is pulp-free and vegan.
- A serving is 8 fl oz with 110 calories and 22 g of sugars, and the bottle holds about 11 servings.
- The bottle measures 6.2 x 4.7 x 9.6 inches and weighs about 5.6 pounds.
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Uncle Matt's® Pulp Free Juice Organic pulp-free orange juice, 52oz
- Uncle Matt’s Organic Pulp Free Orange Juice comes in a 52 fl oz bottle.
- The only ingredient is organic orange juice, which is USDA Organic, not from concentrate and flash pasteurized.
- It has no added sugar, no flavor packets and no preservatives.
- The bottle is PET #1 plastic and BPA free; keep it refrigerated and drink it within 7 days of opening.
- The label reads Product of USA and/or Mexico.
- The bottle measures 3.8 x 4.3 x 9.8 inches and weighs about 3.2 pounds.
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Odwalla® Pure Orange Juice Not-from-concentrate orange juice, no pulp
- Odwalla 100% Pure Orange Juice No Pulp comes as a 12-pack of 16 fl oz cartons, about 192 fl oz in all.
- It has one ingredient, hand-picked Valencia oranges, and it is not from concentrate.
- There is no added sugar and there are no artificial flavors, ingredients or preservatives.
- The Tetra Prisma carton is resealable, leak-resistant and recyclable.
- The single-serve size suits breakfast, the car, lunchboxes and travel.
Index Table: Organic Orange Juice Compared
| No. | Product | Image | Features | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Pure Orange Juice - Organic fresh-pressed orange juice, 12-pack |  |
| Lakewood |
| 2 | O2 Living Carrot Kick Juice - Organic cold-pressed carrot juice pack |  |
| O2 Living |
| 3 | 365 Whole Foods Pulp Free Juice - Organic pulp-free orange juice, 89oz |  | 365 Whole Foods | |
| 4 | Uncle Matt's Pulp Free Juice - Organic pulp-free orange juice, 52oz |  | Uncle Matt's | |
| 5 | Odwalla Pure Orange Juice - Not-from-concentrate orange juice, no pulp |  | Odwalla |
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label. Accessed October 25, 2026.
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Labeling Organic Products. Accessed October 25, 2026.
- American Academy of Pediatrics. Fruit Juice and Your Child’s Diet. Accessed October 25, 2026.
Update History
- Oct 2026: Rewrote the guide text and product notes, corrected the Lakewood and O2 Living size details, and replaced the sources (FDA, USDA AMS, American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Jun 2020: Added O2 Living Carrot Kick Juice
- Mar 2020: Added Lakewood Pure Orange Juice
- Jan 2020: First published
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