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365 by Whole Foods Market, Root Beer, 12 Pack, 12 Fl Oz
beverages/soft-drinks
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Root Beer, 12 Pack, 12 Fl Oz

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
0g
Protein
44g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 12-pack in the refrigerated soda aisle or stacked near the checkout, ready for backyard barbecues, movie nights, or a nostalgic float. It feels indulgent and fun — a fizzy, sweet treat that evokes old-fashioned root beer memories. The ingredient list (added sugars, natural flavors, caramel color, citric acid) and carbonated formulation point to industrial processing for consistent texture, color, and shelf-stability, characteristic of ultra-processed drinks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 12
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Total Sugars44g
Protein0g
* 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

CARBONATED, WATER, INVERT, CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVOR, CARAMEL, COLOR, CITRIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars (invert cane sugar) and multiple industrial additives (natural flavors, caramel color, citric acid) and is a manufactured carbonated beverage, fitting NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed product designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Root Beer, 12 Pack, 12 Fl Oz

Ah, the age-old question of 'healthy' when it comes to soft drinks! This Root Beer has 180 calories and packs 44 grams of sugar per can, which is definitely on the higher side. So, while it might not be a health food, if you're enjoying it as an occasional treat, it can totally fit into a balanced lifestyle.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$7.79
per package