Abstract: A low-calorie beverage includes a base component derived from one or more vegetables. The base component is at least approximately 20% by weight of the low-calorie beverage on a single strength basis. The base component has a first sugar content per unit of the one or more vegetables. The low-calorie beverage also includes at least one fruit juice mixed with the base component. The at least one fruit juice is derived from a flavoring fruit and provides a fruit flavor to the beverage. The flavoring fruit provided the fruit juice with a second sugar content per unit of the flavoring fruit. The second sugar content is substantially unmodified after the at least one fruit juice is derived from the flavoring fruit. The second sugar content is greater than the first sugar content.