Mtn Dew Throwbck 12floz Cn Sgl
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00012000032448
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size360 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 65mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 44g
16%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 44g
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
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), CAFFEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, ERYTHORBIC ACID (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, YELLOW 5.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Mtn Dew Throwbck 12floz Cn Sgl scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Other Beverages, this product is more processed than about 52% of the 3,934 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 Mtn Dew Throwbck 12floz Cn Sgl'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Brominated Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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