Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and preservatives.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041497439119
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
10%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 34g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 60.4mcg
302%
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 210mg
4%
* 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
6 listed · 4 flagged for reviewFILTERED AND CARBONATED WATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, CITRIC ACID POWDER, CARAMEL COLORING, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE.
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, Black Cherry Soda, Black Cherry scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): 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 Black Cherry Soda, Black Cherry'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid Powder.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Coloring.
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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