Sweet Tea
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
012000031991
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 95mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 35g
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 · 5 flagged for reviewTREATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TEA, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, NATURAL FLAVOR, RED 40.
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, Sweet Tea 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 And Potassium Benzoate (Preserve Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Tea, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Tea & Coffee, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 6,751 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 Sweet Tea'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: Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.
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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