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    Is Fruit Juice as Unhealthy as Sugary Soda?

    • Fruit juice is generally perceived as healthy and far superior to sugary soda.
      Many health organizations have issued official statements encouraging people to reduce their intake of sugary drinks, and several … See more

    Both are high in sugar

    One of the main reasons some people consider fruit juice as unhealthy as sugary soda is the sugar … See more

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    Both may lead to weight gain

    Both fruit juice and sugary soda may increase your risk of weight gain.
    That’s because both are rich in calories yet low in fiber, a nutrient that helps reduce hunger an… See more

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    Fruit juice is richer in nutrients

    Fruit juice contains vitamins, minerals, and beneficial compounds that sugary soda typically lacks (16).
    Against popular belief, 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fruit juice i… See more

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    The bottom line

    Fruit juice and sugary soda are similar in some aspects yet widely different in others.
    Both are low in fiber and sources of sugar and liquid calories. When consumed in large amou… See more

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