Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
045243019402
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size473 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 75mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 65g
24%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 51g
Includes 51g Added Sugars
102%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
9 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER GLUCOSE SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, RAW WI HONEY, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), PHOSPHORIC ACID, QUILLAIA/YUCCA EXTRACT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL COLOR.
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, Root Beer Craft Soda scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (As A Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 30% 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 Root Beer Craft Soda'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: Carbonated Water Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin, Raw Wi Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Sparkling Water vs Soda and Kombucha vs Soda comparisons.
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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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