How we scored it
This beverage is heavily processed with high sugar content and contains several harmful ingredients such as artificial dye Yellow 5 and preservatives like sodium benzoate and calcium disodium EDTA, which significantly impact its health rating.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 medium (780 g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 | |
| Total fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 101g | 37% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 101g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Taco John's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8SUGARBad
Sugar adds sweetness to the beverage but can contribute to excess calorie intake and other health issues if consumed in large amounts.
See more about SUGAR →SODIUM BENZOATEBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that helps prevent spoilage but has been linked to potential health concerns when consumed frequently.
See more about SODIUM BENZOATE →CAFFEINEBad
Caffeine is a stimulant that can cause sleep disturbances and increased heart rate if consumed in excess.
See more about CAFFEINE →CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTABad
Calcium disodium EDTA is a preservative that can bind metals but has raised safety concerns with high or frequent consumption.
See more about CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA →YELLOW 5Bad
Yellow 5 is a synthetic dye that has been associated with allergic reactions and other health concerns in some individuals.
See more about YELLOW 5 →CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICEGood
Concentrated orange juice provides natural flavor and some vitamins, making it a more wholesome ingredient in the formula.
GUM ARABICGood
Gum arabic is a natural thickening agent that is generally safe and can aid in the texture of the beverage.
See more about GUM ARABIC →CARBONATED WATERNeutral
Carbonated water is simply water infused with carbon dioxide gas, providing the fizzy sensation in the drink without added health concerns.
See more about CARBONATED WATER →More drinks at Taco John's
Scout's score is an independent read of Taco John's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored October 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Taco John's menu.