12oz Rootbeer Classic
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00071537030136
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size360 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 45g
16%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 45g
Includes 45g Added Sugars
90%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
8 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE, ACACIA GUM, QUILLAIA EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, 12oz Rootbeer Classic scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum): 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 12oz Rootbeer Classic'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: Pure Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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