Carbonated Drinks Roundup
We analyzed 906 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Detailed Reviews (Page 9)

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Mtn Dew Spark
Ingredients: = % Daily Value OF-Z6ZEZ-ZZ986 CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ARABIC, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), CAFFEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, CALCIUM DISODIUM & EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40. CAFFEINE CONTENT: 77mg/16.9 fl oz.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)

Sparkling Frost Classic Lemonade
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO ENSURE FRESHNESS), SUCRALOSE, GUM ARABIC, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ESTER GUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HCL (VITAMIN B6), BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), BIOTIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Potassium Benzoate

Prebiotic soda
Ingredients: Sparkling Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Agave Inulin, Natural Flavor, Raspberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Stevia
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Sparkling Water Grape Naturally Flavored with other Natural Flavors
Ingredients: Purified carbonated water, natural flavors
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Orange Burst
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE) GUM ACACIA, NATURAL FLAVOR, ESTER GUM, YELLOW 6, RED 40.
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)

Lemonade
Ingredients: water, sugar, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium polyphosphate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), natural flavor, rosemary extract, yellow 5, calcium disodium edta, potassium sorbate
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Cola Oh!
Ingredients: carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), aspartame, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, caffeine.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Phosphoric Acid

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Pepsi
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
- ● High Sugar Content

Sunkist Orange
Ingredients: CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN*, ASPARTAMET, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: MAGNESIUM OXIDE, CAFFEINE, GUM ACACIA, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW 5, RED 40.
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)

Lemonade flavored drink mix
Ingredients: sugar, fructose, citric acid, maltodextrin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, magnesium oxide, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), natural flavor, artificial color, yellow 5 lake, soy lecithin, tocopherol
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Clementine Twist
Ingredients: Filtered carbonated water, pure cane sugar, natural flavors, citric acid, calcium lactate, magnesium citrate, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preserve freshness), monopotassium phosphate, vitamin a palmitate, potassium citrate, malic acid, organic caffeine, sea salt, alpha tocopheryl acetate, ascorbic acid, stevia reb a 99%, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, beta carotene (color), pyridoxine hydrochloride, maltodextrin, cyanocobalamin.
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

The Blue Edition 2nd row
Ingredients: Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, taurine, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, natural and artificial flavors, caffeine, colors, niacinamide, pyridoxine hcl, calcium pantothenate, blue 1, vitamin b12.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Red Energy Drink
Ingredients: Carbonated water, citric acid, erythritol, sodium citrate, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate (preservatives), salt, caffeine, acesulfame potassium, gum acacia, sucralose, niacinamide (niacin), panax ginseng extract, ester gum, calcium-d pantothenate (pantothenic acid), inositol, guarana extract, red 40, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), taurine, d-glucuronolactone, l-carnitine, blue 1, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)

Cherry vanilla creme soda
Ingredients: Carbonated water, invert cane sugar, natural flavor, citric acid.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Original lemonade
Ingredients: Water, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium hexametaphosphate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), acacia gum, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), beta carotene (for color).
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Sparkling Grape Soda
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), grape juice concentrate, natural flavor, red #40, blue #1.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Pink Lemonade Juice Drink
Ingredients: CONTAINS 1% JUICE Nutrition Facts About 4 servings per container Serving size 8 fl oz (240 mL) Amount per serving Calories 45 % DV* Total Fat 0g Sodium 65mg Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Total Sugars 11g Includes 11g Added Sugars 22% Protein Og 0% 3% 504U-38A MEHRIR DUB LIPTONad BRIK ae Unibr BRANDS under koe Not a significant source of other nutrients. *% DV = % Daily Value Lipt WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), POTASSIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), GUM ARABIC, SALT, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40. MANUFACTURED BY INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS FOR THE PEPSI/LIPTON TEA PARTNERSHIP, PURCHASE, NY 10577. OLIPTON, A DIVISION OF UNILEVER. We're here to help. DrinkBrisk.com or 800.657.3001 PLEASE RECYCLE
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)

Vernors ginger soda
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color, natural and artificial flavors.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Red Bull Zero
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Natural and Artificial Favors, Colors, Caffeine, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Magnesium Carbonate, Acesulfame K, Sucralose Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine HCI (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Cola
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, caffeine, natural flavors, acacia gum.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

The Original Ginger Soda
Ingredients: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color, natural and artificial flavors,
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Diet citrus soda
Ingredients: Carbonated water, contains 2% or less of: grapefruit juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, modified corn starch, ester gum, sodium benzoate (preservative), calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor).
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

7-UP
Ingredients: Filtered carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural flavors, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor).
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

The Original Ginger Soda
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color, natural and artificial flavors.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Lemonade
Ingredients: Water, sugar, blood orange juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), exberry fruit yellow and exberry pink blossom.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Premium Lemonade
Ingredients: contains pure filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, lemon juice from concentrate, lemon pulp, natural flavors, sugar,
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
