Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078000015218
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 45mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 3g
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
12 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, ASPARTAME, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PROTECTS FLAVOR), CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ACACIA GUM, SUCRALOSE.
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, Royal Crown Cola 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 (Aspartame, Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Potassium Benzoate (Protects Flavor)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 6,804 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 Royal Crown Cola'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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Citrate, Acesulfame Potassium.
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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