How we scored it
This beverage contains multiple artificial additives and preservatives, including artificial sweeteners and dyes, which significantly impact its healthiness. The presence of Yellow 5 and aspartame, along with other synthetic ingredients, indicates a high level of processing.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 medium (780 g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | |
| Total fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Taco John's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8ASPARTAMEBad
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns or sensitivities.
See more about ASPARTAME →POTASSIUM SORBATEBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to limit due to potential sensitivities or health concerns.
See more about POTASSIUM SORBATE →SODIUM BENZOATEBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers avoid due to potential health concerns or sensitivities.
See more about SODIUM BENZOATE →GLYCEROL ESTER of ROSINBad
Glycerol ester of rosin is a synthetic additive that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential sensitivities.
See more about GLYCEROL ESTER of ROSIN →CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTABad
Calcium disodium EDTA is a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns.
See more about CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA →YELLOW 5Bad
Yellow 5 is a synthetic dye that some consumers choose to avoid due to potential sensitivities or health concerns.
See more about YELLOW 5 →CITRIC ACIDGood
Citric acid adds a natural tangy flavor and can help preserve the beverage, contributing positively to taste and stability.
See more about CITRIC ACID →SODIUM CITRATEGood
Sodium citrate acts as a flavor enhancer and pH stabilizer, supporting the beverage's quality and taste.
See more about SODIUM CITRATE →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.