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Sweetened Beverages Roundup

We analyzed 595 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Detailed Reviews (Page 9)

Calories
10
Sugar
2g
Aldi

Low-Calorie Gridlock Energy Drink

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, SUCRALOSE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, NIACINAMIDE (NIACIN), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SALT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, GUARANA EXTRACT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
444
Protein
44g
Huel

Black Edition Chocolate

Ingredients: Pea Protein, Ground Flaxseed, Brown Rice Protein, Tapioca Flour, Cocoa Powder (6.4%), Sunflower Oil Powder, Organic Coconut Sugar, Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Corn Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Steviol Glycosides, Green Tea Extract Powder, Kombucha Powder, Ascorbic Acid, Bacillus Coagulans MTCC 5856, Niacinamide, Lutein, Calcium-D - Pantothenate, Lycopene, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Retinyl Acetate, Thiamine Monohydrate, Zeaxanthin, Menaquinone-7, L-Methylfolate, Potassium lodide, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
1
Sugar
0g
Gatorade

Zero Gaterate

Ingredients: Water, citric acid, sodium citrate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, modified food starch, natural flavor, sucralose, glycerol ester of rosin, red 40, acesulfame potassium, caramel color.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Dr Pepper

Diet Dr Pepper

Ingredients: Carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavors, sodium benzoate (preservative), caffeine.

The Good

  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
50
Sugar
12g
Nature's Nectar

100% Juice Apple

Ingredients: water, apple juice concentrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c),

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
41
Sugar
10g
Jarritos

Mandarin Natural Flavour Soda

Ingredients: Carbonated water (water, carbon dioxide), Sugar, Citric acid, Natural flavours, Sodium benzoate, Sunset yellow, Allura red.

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
46
Sugar
10g
Tree Top,Tree Top Inc.

Apple juice

Ingredients: Apple juice from concentrate (water, concentrated apple juice); ascorbic acid (vitamin c).

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
2
Sugar
0g
Sparkling Ice

Lemon Lime

Ingredients: Carbonated water, citric acid, natural flavors, clarified lemon juice concentrate, potassium benzoate (to ensure freshness), sucralose, green tea extract, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), biotin, niacinamide (vitamin b3), vitamin a, calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), vitamin b12, vitamin d3, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Potassium Benzoate
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Calories
4
Sugar
0g
BODYARMOR

Lyte blueberry pomegranate sports drink

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Erythritol, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Stevia rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Niacinamide Vitamin B3), Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Natural Blueberry Pomegranate Flavor with other Natural Flavors, alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Guar Gum, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid (Vitamin 89), Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). 8

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
150
Sugar
37g
Arizona

RX Energy Herbal Tonic

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (GLUCOSE - FRUCTOSE SYRUP), PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, MANGO PUREE, ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GUM ACACIA, CAFFEINE, BETA CAROTENE FOR COLOR, VITAMIN E ACETATE, ESTER GUM, GUARANA ROOT EXTRACT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, ELEUTHERO ROOT EXTRACT, SCHISANDRA EXTRACT.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
18
Sugar
3g
Campbell's

100% original vegetable juice

Ingredients: vegetable juice (water and concentrated juices of tomatces, carrots, celery, beets, parsley, ettuce watercress, spinach), salt, natu ral flavoring, vitamin c (ascorbic a id), beta carotene, citric acid,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Pepsi

Diet pepsi caffeine free

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM.

The Good

  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains Phosphoric Acid
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Calories
22
Sugar
6g
Gatorade

Green apple

Ingredients: Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, sodium citrate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, natural and artificial flavor, glycerol ester of rosin, yellow 5, blue 1.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
45
Sugar
12g
Crown

Me and My RC

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
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Coke

Diet coke

Ingredients: Carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate (to protect taste), natural flavors, citric acid, caffeine.

The Good

  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains Phosphoric Acid
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Pepsi,Pepsico,Pepsi-Cola

Diet Pepsi

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Phosphoric Acid
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Calories
333
Sugar
33g
True Citrus Co.

True lime black cherry limeade count

Ingredients: Cane sugar, crystallized lime [citric acid, lime juice, lime oil], natural flavor, stevia leaf extract, beet juice and grape juice (for color).

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
13
Sugar
3g
GT's

Synergy organic cosmic cranberry kombucha

Ingredients: water kefir (purified water, cane sugar, electrolytes, dairy-free kefir and probiotic cultures), guava puree, grapefruit juice, cold pressed lime juice, habanero juice, erythritol, stevia leaf

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
72
Sugar
11g
Starbucks,Frappuccino

Frappuccino chilled coffee drink

Ingredients: BREWED * COFFEE (WATER, COFFEE), REDUCED-FAT MILK, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, *: STARBUCKS.

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
45
Sugar
12g
Mug Root Beer

Mug Root Beer

Ingredients: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (preserves freshness), Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Modified Food Starch, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor, Quillaia Extract.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda zero sugar

Ingredients: Carbonated water, less than 2% of: caramel color, artificial flavors, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sodium benzoate (preservative), phosphoric acid, caffeine, sodium phosphate. Contains: Phenylalanine.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
2
Sugar
0g
Monster

Monster Energy Ultra Violet

Ingredients: Carbonated water, erythritol, citric acid, taurine, sodium citrate, natural flavors, l-carnitine l-tartrate, caffeine, sorbic acid (preservative), sucralose, benzoic acid (preservative), niacinamide (vit. b3), d-calcium pantothenate (vit. b5), acesulfame potassium, salt, red #40, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vit. b6), blue #1, cyanocobalamin (vit. b12).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
24
Sugar
6g
Gatorade

Lemon Lime sports drink

Ingredients: water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, glycerol ester of rosin, natural flavor, yellow 5,

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
61
Sugar
13g
Martinelli's

100% pure apple juice from US grown fresh apples

Ingredients: pasteurized 100% pure apple juice from u.s grown fresh apples (no concentrate) s. martinelli & co. watsonville, 1-800-662-1868 ca 95076 2012 refund me-hi 5¢ ca cri

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
47
Sugar
12g
Simply

11% lemon juice

Ingredients: Contains pure filtered water, lemon juice, cane sugar, natural flavors.

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
PEPSI

DIET WILD CHERRY

Ingredients: carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavor, aspartame, potassium benzoate, potassium citrate, citric acid, caffeine, acesulfame potassium, calcium disodium EDTA

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Phosphoric Acid
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Calories
44
Sugar
12g
Coca-Cola

Cherry Coca-Cola

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CAFFEINE.

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
5
Sugar
0g
Crystal Light

Lemonade pitcher packs

Ingredients: citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, aspartame , magnesium oxide, maltodextrin, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, acesulfame potassium, soy lecithin, artificial color, yellow 5, bha (preserves freshness),

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
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Calories
130
Sugar
31g
Whole Foods Market

Sports Drink Fruit Punch

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), SALT*, SODIUM CITRATE*, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE*, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM. *ELECTROLYTES

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
4
Sugar
0g
BODYARMOR

PEACH MANGO

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Allulose, Citric Acid, Coconut Water Concentrate, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin A Palmitate [Vitamin A], Folic Acid [Vitamin B9], Cholecalciferol [Vitamin D3], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Malic Acid, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener), Gum Arabic, Natural Peach Mango Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Ester Gum, beta-Apo-8'-carotenal (Color).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Sweetened Beverages category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 595 products in the Sweetened Beverages category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Sweetened Beverages?+
We rank Sweetened Beverages based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Sweetened Beverages here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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