Processing Score
13.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051933350427
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 95mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 14g
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
12 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSPARKLING WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE)GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, YELLOW 5.
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, Sparkling Water scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 6,804 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 Sparkling Water'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Arabic.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)Glycerol Ester Of Wood Rosin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Sparkling Water vs Soda comparison.
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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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