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Canada Dry Club Soda
Beverages
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Canada Dry Club Soda

Canada Dry
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
80mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Club Soda (33.8 fl oz) presents itself as a classic, utilitarian sparkling mixer: a calorie-free, caffeine-free carbonated water lightly mineralized with sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, potassium sulfate and disodium phosphate. On store shelves you’ll find it in the beverage aisle—grouped with sparkling waters, tonic waters and cocktail mixers, often adjacent to ginger ale and tonic near the spirits section or party supplies. Shoppers reach for it on cocktail runs, brunch trips, and when stocking mixers for at-home entertaining. The brand leans on heritage—"Since 1904"—and positions the product as a dependable, no-frills component of social rituals: making mixed drinks, lengthening cocktails, cutting sweetness in soda mixes, or simply serving chilled over ice with a citrus wedge. The label emphasizes practical health cues—"0 calories," "caffeine free," and recyclable packaging—without organic or natural certification and with no child-focused branding; it trades flash for familiarity. Processing-wise, it’s an industrially produced sparkling beverage: purified/carbonated water with added mineral salts and electrolytes. Sensory details: bright, effervescent bubbles that create a lively, tingling mouthfeel and a neutral, slightly saline finish; texture is crisp rather than viscous. Packaging typically comes as a recyclable bottle or multi-pack cans, and the ritual is straightforward: chill, pour over ice, garnish if desired, and use as a mixer or palate cleanser. In American grocery culture, it occupies the pragmatic middle ground—seen as both a functional bar staple and a simple, sober alternative to sweet sodas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Citrate,, Potassium, Sulfate,, Disodium, Phosphate..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed beverage made by industrial carbonation and the addition of mineral salts and electrolytes; it contains few additives and no industrial flavoring or sweeteners, so it aligns with NOVA group 3 (processed foods). The product is manufactured rather than raw but lacks the multi-ingredient industrial formulations typical of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) items.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Club Soda

When it comes to hydration, Canada Dry Club Soda can be a refreshing choice, especially since it has zero calories and no added sugars. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s not a substitute for water or nutrient-dense beverages. Think of it as a bubbly treat rather than a health elixir!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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