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Arizona Iced Tea, Arnold Palmer
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Arizona Iced Tea, Arnold Palmer

AriZona
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
19g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arizona Iced Tea Arnold Palmer (128 fl oz) arrives in the grocery aisle as a big, value-oriented jug of ready-to-drink tea-and-lemonade. You'd spot it in the refrigerated or ambient beverage section near other brewed iced teas, lemonade jugs, bottled iced coffees, and multipacks of soft drinks — often stacked alongside other Arizona flavors and bargain-size beverages. This product fits casual shopping trips and social, convenience-driven occasions: backyard barbecues, golf outings and post-round cool-downs (a nod to Arnold Palmer), long road trips, and any time a shared pitcher is wanted for a group. The brand leans on Americana nostalgia and approachable, mass-market positioning: family-owned origin stories, sports legacy, and bold graphic packaging that appeals broadly to adults and teens seeking an affordable, familiar refreshment. Label claims include “No artificial flavor,” “No artificial color,” and vitamin C fortification; these impart a health halo that belies the presence of high-fructose corn syrup, intense sweeteners, and stabilizers listed in the ingredients. There is no organic certification. In plain terms, the drink is a highly processed, shelf-stable iced tea/lemonade blend made with added sweeteners, flavorings, and gums to ensure consistency. Sensory-wise, expect a bright, sweet lemon-tea flavor with prominent sweetness, a thin but slightly syrupy mouthfeel from sugars and gums, and a cold-pour ritual — poured over ice from a large screw-top jug into plastic cups at picnics and parties. Its story is practical and nostalgic: an affordably indulgent, crowd-pleasing beverage in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 11
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
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

Premium, Brewed, Blend, of, Black, Teas, Using, Filtered, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup, (Glucose-Fructose, Syrup),, Lemon, Juice, from, Concentrate,, Pear, Juice, from, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Natural, Flavors,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Gum, Acacia,, Ester, Gum..

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 industrial ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, natural flavors, and gums, and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-drink product, which meets the criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Arizona Iced Tea, Arnold Palmer

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Arnold Palmer is refreshing and low in calories, but it does pack a punch with 19 grams of sugar per serving, mostly from high fructose corn syrup and added sugars. If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy on a hot day, it can fit the bill, but if you're on a low-sugar diet, you might want to sip sparingly.

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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