Nestea, Half & Half Iced Tea, Lemonade, Lemonade
Processing Score
11.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
088130813639
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 45mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 10g
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
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM POLYSORBATE, BLACK TEA EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), GUM ARABICA, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), PHOSPHORIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM EDTA, ESTER GUM.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nestea, Half & Half Iced Tea, Lemonade, Lemonade 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 (Preserve Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Black Tea Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Sodium Polysorbate): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Nestea, Half & Half Iced Tea, Lemonade, Lemonade'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 Arabica, Ester Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium 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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