Cherry Cola Drink Mix, Cherry Cola
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
811572023959
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size12 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, CARAMEL COLORING, NATURAL FLAVOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, CAFFEINE, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Cola Drink Mix, Cherry Cola scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (As Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 4,985 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cherry Cola Drink Mix, Cherry Cola's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Coloring.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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