Because of these ingredients, V8 is considered an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Low-sodium V8 is also an excellent source of potassium, as potassium chloride is added. An 8-ounce glass has only 45 calories and 8 grams of carbohydrate (if you subtract the 1 gram of fiber).

What is bad about V8 juice?

Though V8 has less sugar than some fruit juices, it can still cause blood sugar levels to spike. The amount of salt, or sodium, in processed foods is much higher than in any naturally salty food. Most people aged over 14 should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of salt per day.

Is V8 good for weight loss?

In the study, participants who drank one to two servings of Low Sodium V8- 100% vegetable juice a day as part of a balanced diet increased their vegetable intake and lost an average of four pounds over the 12-week study period. Those who did not drink juice lost only one pound.