How we scored it
The product is heavily processed with high sugar content and contains multiple harmful additives such as sodium benzoate and calcium disodium EDTA, which significantly impact its health rating.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 medium (780 g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | |
| Total fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 87g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 87g | |
| 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 →CARAMELBad
Caramel is a coloring agent that gives the drink its characteristic color, but it may contain compounds linked to health concerns when consumed frequently.
See more about CARAMEL →SODIUM BENZOATEBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative used to prevent spoilage, but some studies suggest it may form potentially harmful substances when combined with certain other ingredients.
See more about SODIUM BENZOATE →CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTABad
Calcium disodium EDTA is a preservative that helps prevent metal contamination but may have negative health effects with frequent consumption.
See more about CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA →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 →PRESERVES FRESHNESSNeutral
This phrase indicates the presence of preservatives that help maintain the product’s freshness without specifying the exact additive.
NATURAL and ARTIFICIAL FLAVORNeutral
This term covers a range of flavoring agents, both natural and synthetic, used to enhance taste without specifying specific substances.
See more about NATURAL and ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR →CITRIC ACIDNeutral
Citric acid is a common additive that provides tartness and acts as a preservative, found naturally in citrus fruits.
See more about CITRIC ACID →More drinks at Taco John's
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