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Root Beer

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Is Root Beer healthy?

Root Beer scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This root beer contains a high level of added sugars, which can contribute to metabolic issues when consumed in excess.

How processed is Root Beer?

Root Beer is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Root Beer's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Hops, Spices, Vanilla count in its favor; Natural And Artificial Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Root Beer

Not Your Father’s
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Pabst Brewing Company
Category Soda
Summary

This root beer contains a high level of added sugars, which can contribute to metabolic issues when consumed in excess. The presence of both natural and artificial flavors indicates a moderate level of processing, which can detract from the overall healthfulness of the beverage. While malt provides some beneficial nutrients, the use of artificial flavors and the high sugar content limit the product's health rating.

Key ingredients 7

Hops
Good

Contains plant compounds with potential antioxidant and calming properties.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Vanilla
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and serves as the primary base for the beverage.

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Malt
Neutral

Derived from sprouted grains, providing a distinct flavor and trace nutrients.

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Natural And Artificial Flavors
Bad

Includes a mix of natural and synthetic additives used to enhance taste without nutritional value.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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