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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1CARBONATED WATER
  2. 2HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
  3. 3CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE
  4. 4CITRIC ACID
  5. 5SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
  6. 6SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS)
  7. 7NATURAL FLAVOR
  8. 8CAFFEINE
  9. 9SODIUM CITRATE
  10. 10GUM ARABIC
  11. 11CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
  12. 12RED 40
  13. 13YELLOW 5
  14. 14BLUE 1. SEE UNIT CONTAINER FOR MANUFACTURER'S IDENTITY.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 mlPer serving (360 ml)
Energy47 kcal169.2 kcal
Fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrate12.8 g46.1 g
of which sugars12.8 g46.1 g
of which added sugars12.8 g46.1 g
Protein0 g0 g
Sodium29 mg104.4 mg

Questions about MTN DEW Cherry Soda

Is MTN DEW Cherry Soda healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 57/100 (grade C). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Polyphosphates, Sodium Benzoate, Caffeine and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in MTN DEW Cherry Soda?
In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), RED 40, and 2 more.
Does MTN DEW Cherry Soda contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and metabolic disorders. Sodium Polyphosphates (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may affect calcium metabolism and bone health. Sodium Benzoate (worth noting): High levels may lead to the formation of benzene, a potential carcinogen, when combined with ascorbic acid. Caffeine (worth noting): Excessive caffeine intake can lead to side effects such as insomnia, increased heart rate, and anxiety. Calcium Disodium EDTA (worth noting): Excessive intake may lead to mineral depletion over time. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires a warning label in the EU.