How we scored it
This beverage is heavily processed with multiple artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and artificial dyes, which significantly impact its healthiness. The presence of harmful ingredients like aspartame, sucralose, and artificial colors results in a low score.
Nutrition facts
| Per 20 fl oz | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | |
| Total fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 7g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Taco Bell's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8AspartameBad
Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener that some consumers prefer to avoid due to personal health concerns.
See more about Aspartame →Sodium BenzoateBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to limit due to potential health concerns.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →Acesulfame PotassiumBad
Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that some consumers prefer to avoid due to health or taste preferences.
See more about Acesulfame Potassium →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative that some consumers choose to avoid because of potential sensitivities.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →SucraloseBad
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that some consumers prefer to limit due to concerns about its long-term effects.
See more about Sucralose →Calcium Disodium EDTABad
EDTA is a preservative used to prevent metal contamination, but some consumers avoid it due to potential health concerns.
See more about Calcium Disodium EDTA →Sucrose Acetate IsobutyrateBad
This additive is used as an emulsifier or stabilizer, but some consumers prefer to avoid such synthetic ingredients.
See more about Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate →Yellow #5Bad
Yellow #5 is a synthetic dye that some consumers avoid due to potential allergic reactions or sensitivities.
See more about Yellow #5 →More drinks at Taco Bell
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