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Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale, 12 Pack, 12 Ounce Cans
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Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale, 12 Pack, 12 Ounce Cans

Canada Dry
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale arrives in the soda aisle in 12-ounce cans, usually stacked in multi-packs near other diet sodas, mixers and ginger beers. You’ll find it beside tonic water, club soda and mixer sections where shoppers grab drinks for low-calorie sipping, cocktail-making or party stockings. It’s a go-to on grocery runs when people want a crisp, zero-calorie alternative to sugar-sweetened soft drinks — from weekend backyard gatherings and game-day spreads to late-night movie snacks or highway rest-stop refuels. The brand leans on a long history of mixers and familiarity: Canada Dry positions this product as a mellow, family-friendly, zero-sugar classic that comforts without calories, marketed toward adults who want flavor without the sugar hit and cocktail enthusiasts who need a sugar-free mixer. The label highlights “Zero Sugar” and ginger taste, with claims of natural flavors but no organic certification; health halos center on calorie-free messaging even though artificial sweeteners and preservatives are listed. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially formulated soft drink made from carbonated water with flavor extracts, acidulants, preservatives and non-nutritive sweeteners. Sensory notes: ice-cold cans deliver lively effervescence, a clean, ginger-tinged sweetness and a smooth, slightly metallic-can ritual when opened; it’s often sipped straight from a can, poured over ice, or used to lift spirits in a mocktail or mixed drink. The product’s packaging and familiar logo evoke routine and small comforts — an easy pick for shoppers seeking a convenient, low-calorie bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
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, and, Less, than, 2%, of:, Ginger, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Aspartame,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultraprocessed beverage: an industrial formulation of carbonated water with flavor extracts, acidulants, preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K, EDTA), which fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale, 12 Pack, 12 Ounce Cans

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! In terms of calories, this ginger ale is a zero-calorie option, which can be great if you’re looking to cut back on sugar and calories. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your personal health goals and how you define healthy!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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