Is Innocent Smoothies Healthy?

Health claims
Innocent's products have been promoted as a healthy option. However, a 250 ml bottle of 'Innocent Smoothie' contains 171 kcal and 34.3 g of sugar. This is nearly 30% more than Coca-Cola in terms of sugar content.

Are innocent smoothies one of your five a day?

Q: Do juices and smoothies count towards my 5 A Day? A: Unsweetened 100% fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies can only ever count as a maximum of 1 portion of your 5 A Day.

Is Innocent smoothie full of sugar?

Most of the smoothies from Innocent and Naked have more sugar than do cola drinks, hence the many headlines proclaiming that news recently. Most Innocent and Naked smoothies have exactly 11g per 100ml, whereas Coco-Cola has 10.6g.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.