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V8 Juice vs. Tomato Juice — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on September 14, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack Yacoubian
Tomato juice
vs
V8 juice

Summary

Although both V8 juice and tomato juice are vegetable juices and have many similarities, they differ in the nutrients they provide. V8 is higher in calories, carbs, and vitamin A, while tomato juice is richer in minerals and vitamin C.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Nutrition
      1. Macronutrients and Calories
        1. Calories
        2. Carbohydrates
        3. Protein and fats
    2. Vitamins 
      1. Minerals
        1. Health Impact
          1. References

            Introduction

            This article compares V8 juice and tomato juice, focusing on their nutritional content and health impact. 

            The key difference between these juices is that V8 contains purees of all kinds of vegetables, while tomato juice is prepared from tomatoes only.

            Nutrition

            The nutritional differences here are depicted for Campbell's V8 vegetable juice and canned tomato juice without added salt.

            Macronutrients and Calories

            V8 and tomato juice differ in the distribution of various macronutrients. The quantities of nutrients they contain are shown and described below.

            Macronutrient Comparison

            Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
            4% 94%
            Protein: 0.85 g
            Fats: 0.29 g
            Carbs: 3.53 g
            Water: 94.24 g
            Other: 1.09 g
            4% 94%
            Protein: 0.82 g
            Fats: 0 g
            Carbs: 4.12 g
            Water: 93.9 g
            Other: 1.16 g
            Contains more FatsFats +∞%
            Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
            ~equal in Protein ~0.82g
            ~equal in Water ~93.9g
            ~equal in Other ~1.16g

            Calories

            V8 and tomato juice are vegetable juices. Hence, they both are low-calorie products. 

            Carbohydrates

            In terms of carbs, V8 is slightly higher compared to tomato juice.

            V8 provides 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100g, while the same serving of tomato juice contains only 0.4g.

            V8 juice contains double the amount of fiber compared to tomato juice. 

            Protein and fats

            Their protein and fat contents are insignificant. 

            Vitamins 

            Tomato juice has a richer vitamin profile.

            Tomato juice is an excellent source of vitamin C: it is more than two times higher in vitamin C (70.1mg per 100g) than V8 (29.6mg per 100g).

            Tomato juice is also richer in B-complex vitamins, vitamin E and K, while V8 provides more vitamin A.

            Vitamin Comparison

            Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
            Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 234% 27% 6.4% 0% 25% 18% 13% 0% 16% 0% 5.8% 15% 3.7%
            Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 99% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
            Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +136.8%
            Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
            Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
            Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
            Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.9%
            ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
            ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
            ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

            Minerals

            Tomato juice wins this section too. It is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.

            V8 is higher in calcium and sodium.

            You can check the mineral composition of these two juices in the chart below.

            Mineral Comparison

            Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
            Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 19% 15% 14% 3% 8.1% 1.3% 8.9% 2.7%
            Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 4.8% 17% 11% 0% 0% 0% 23% 0% 0%
            Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
            Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
            Contains more IronIron +30%
            Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
            Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
            Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
            Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
            Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
            Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
            Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%

            Health Impact

            Tomato juice with no added sugar is an excellent option for those who want to maintain heart health and prevent cancer. On the other hand, V8 has some drawbacks you should consider before using it.

            Tomato juice contains a significant amount of lycopene, an antioxidant that reduces heart disease risks such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels (1). 

            Research shows that people who consumed more tomato-made products had a lower risk of heart disease than those who used less tomato in their meals (2). 

            Being a tomato-containing food product, tomato juice may prevent skin and prostate cancer development (3, 4).

            Although V8 juice is a better option to get nutrients for those who use harmful drinks (soda, energy drinks) too much, it is not a complete replacement for vegetables you should use in your meal plan. Firstly, this juice is processed and pasteurized; thus, the heat can destroy many nutrients it should provide, such as enzymes, vitamins, and so on. Moreover, most of the fiber is removed during the preparation of V8. Additionally, V8 can contain added salt, thus having a high sodium content, which is a risk for the cardiovascular system.

            References

            1. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/phytochemicals/carotenoids
            2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3710301/
            3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506060/
            4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5107915/
            Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
            Education: General Medicine at YSMU
            Last updated: September 14, 2023
            Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

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            Tomato juice vs V8 juice infographic
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            Comparison summary table

            Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
            Tomato juice V8 juice
            Lower in Saturated Fat ok
            Lower in Sugar ok
            Lower in Sodium ok
            Lower in Glycemic Index ok
            Rich in minerals ok
            Rich in vitamins ok
            Lower in Cholesterol Equal
            Lower in price Equal

            All nutrients comparison - raw data values

            Nutrient Tomato juice V8 juice Opinion
            Calories 17kcal 21kcal V8 juice
            Protein 0.85g 0.82g Tomato juice
            Fats 0.29g 0g Tomato juice
            Vitamin C 70.1mg 29.6mg Tomato juice
            Net carbs 3.13g 3.32g V8 juice
            Carbs 3.53g 4.12g V8 juice
            Magnesium 11mg Tomato juice
            Calcium 10mg 16mg V8 juice
            Potassium 217mg 193mg Tomato juice
            Iron 0.39mg 0.3mg Tomato juice
            Sugar 2.58g 3.29g Tomato juice
            Fiber 0.4g 0.8g V8 juice
            Copper 0.042mg Tomato juice
            Zinc 0.11mg Tomato juice
            Phosphorus 19mg Tomato juice
            Sodium 10mg 173mg Tomato juice
            Vitamin A 450IU 823IU V8 juice
            Vitamin A 23µg Tomato juice
            Vitamin E 0.32mg 0mg Tomato juice
            Manganese 0.068mg Tomato juice
            Selenium 0.5µg Tomato juice
            Vitamin B1 0.1mg Tomato juice
            Vitamin B2 0.078mg Tomato juice
            Vitamin B3 0.673mg Tomato juice
            Vitamin B6 0.07mg Tomato juice
            Vitamin K 2.3µg Tomato juice
            Folate 20µg Tomato juice
            Choline 6.8mg Tomato juice
            Saturated Fat 0.019g 0g V8 juice
            Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0g Tomato juice
            Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0g Tomato juice
            Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato juice
            Threonine 0.026mg Tomato juice
            Isoleucine 0.017mg Tomato juice
            Leucine 0.024mg Tomato juice
            Lysine 0.026mg Tomato juice
            Methionine 0.005mg Tomato juice
            Phenylalanine 0.026mg Tomato juice
            Valine 0.017mg Tomato juice
            Histidine 0.014mg Tomato juice
            Fructose 1.33g Tomato juice
            Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice
            Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice

            Which food is preferable for your diet?

            ok
            ok
            is better in case of low diet
            Tomato juice V8 juice
            Low Calories diet ok
            Low Fats diet ok
            Low Carbs diet ok
            Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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            Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

            The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
            Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
            28%
            Tomato juice
            11%
            V8 juice
            Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
            8%
            Tomato juice
            6%
            V8 juice

            Comparison summary

            Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
            V8 juice
            V8 juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
            Which food is lower in Sugar?
            Tomato juice
            Tomato juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
            Which food contains less Sodium?
            Tomato juice
            Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
            Which food is lower in glycemic index?
            Tomato juice
            Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
            Which food is richer in minerals?
            Tomato juice
            Tomato juice is relatively richer in minerals
            Which food is richer in vitamins?
            Tomato juice
            Tomato juice is relatively richer in vitamins
            Which food contains less Cholesterol?
            ?
            The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
            Which food is cheaper?
            ?
            The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

            References

            All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

            1. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/nutrients

            All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

            Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.