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Canned Fruit Cocktail in Water: calories, macros and portion sizes
Published 20 October 2026 · BiteCal editorial draft
Canned Fruit Cocktail in Water provides 32 kcal, 0.42 g protein, 8.51 g carbohydrate and 0.05 g fat per 100 g in the USDA SR Legacy reference. The exact record is “Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, water pack, solids and liquids.” These are historical reference values for that food and preparation, not a measurement of every brand or recipe.
USDA reference per 100 g
Selected reference
Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, water pack, solids and liquids
Historical reference: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018. Values describe the named edible portion and preparation, not every food with a similar name or a current retail formulation. Missing values are not zero.
USDA reference panel
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 0.42 g |
| Carbs | 8.51 g |
| Fat | 0.05 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 7.51 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
What the nutrition record actually describes
The reference is USDA FoodData Central food 174667, from the April 2018 SR Legacy release. Its basis is per 100 g edible portion. Food names in search results can hide important differences: the record description, rather than the broad headline alone, determines whether this panel matches your serving.
The figures below are scaled from that source record. Missing nutrients are labeled “Not reported”; an absent sugar value is not evidence that a food contains no sugar. Values may be rounded, and a current product label takes precedence for that exact packaged product.
Water pack is different from syrup pack
This USDA entry includes fruit solids and packing liquid. Draining the can changes the portion composition, so a drained-weight entry is a better match if you discard the liquid. Syrup-packed and juice-packed fruit use different records.
For a bowl shared between two people, weigh what each person actually serves rather than assuming half the can by appearance. Use the current can label when it provides a clear drained or as-packaged basis.
Calculated portion examples; not serving recommendations
| Edible portion | Energy | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 8 kcal | 0.1 g | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| 50 g | 16 kcal | 0.2 g | 4.3 g | 0 g |
| 75 g | 24 kcal | 0.3 g | 6.4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 32 kcal | 0.4 g | 8.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 150 g | 48 kcal | 0.6 g | 12.8 g | 0.1 g |
How to calculate the portion on your plate
Multiply the per-100-g value by your edible portion in grams and divide by 100. A 75 g portion of this reference has approximately 24 kcal; a 150 g portion has approximately 48 kcal. Those are mathematical examples, not recommended serving sizes.
Use the same scaling for protein, carbohydrate and fat. For a mixed recipe, calculate each ingredient first, add the batch, then allocate the share eaten. If a finished batch weighs 600 g and you serve 150 g, you have one quarter of the batch nutrition; the recipe's water content affects its final weight.
Where the reference is useful—and where it stops
Use this panel to compare like-for-like portions and to understand what drives the meal total. It does not decide whether canned fruit cocktail in water is suitable for a particular medical diet, nor does one nutrient describe the quality of an entire day.
A meal can include additional vegetables, grains, proteins, sauces and drinks. Record the components you ate rather than judging the plate from a single ingredient. If you need a sodium or other nutrient limit for a condition, use the plan agreed with your healthcare professional.
Logging canned fruit cocktail in water with BiteCal
Photograph the meal in good light with the whole serving visible. Review the foods the scanner suggests, match the preparation, and adjust the portion before saving. Photo recognition is a starting estimate; it cannot read the weight under a pile of food or identify every hidden recipe ingredient.
Compare the saved calorie and macro totals with the reference and your portion calculation. Review the daily diary rather than assuming one scan is exact. A label or measured homemade recipe is often a better source when the product or recipe is known.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of canned fruit cocktail in water?
32 kcal in this specific USDA reference. Match the food description and preparation before applying that number to a meal.
Can I use the same number for a different brand?
Use the current product label if you have one. The historical USDA entry describes fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, water pack, solids and liquids, so a different formulation or preparation may differ.
Why does my food diary show another value?
Check whether the entries use the same grams, preparation state, edible portion and source. A cooked item, dry ingredient and complete recipe can have different values even when their names look similar.
Sources
BiteCal food reference methodology ↗
AI-assisted original draft. Editorial review pending. Sources describe their stated records or general principles. Current restaurant and branded-product figures require matching current information.
