Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0025000101441
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size177 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 8g Added Sugars
16%
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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPURE FILTERED WATER, PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CHERRY JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 0.5% OF NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID (PROVIDES TARTNESS), VITAMIN C, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM.
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, Wild Cherry Flavored Fruit Drink 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.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Less Than 0.5% Of Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Juices, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 9,905 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 Wild Cherry Flavored Fruit Drink'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid (Provides Tartness).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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