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

Canada Dry
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
36g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale (12-pack of 12 fl oz cans, 144 fl oz total) is the glossy red seasonal spinoff you’ll find in the soda and mixers aisle, often stacked near ginger ales, tonic and club soda, and seasonal cocktail mixers at eye level or in special holiday displays. It reads as a festive mixer and a ready-to-serve soft drink — shoppers spot it next to other carbonated mixers and sparkling juices during the holidays. Ideal occasions include holiday entertaining, casual cocktail-making, and everyday sipping when you want something fizzy with a fruit twist. The brand leans on Canada Dry’s long heritage and positions this SKU as an approachable, slightly elevated mixer: familiar, slightly adult-leaning, and marketed toward consumers who want quick party-ready options (young families and 25–54-year-old hosts who like convenience with a familiar name). The label leans on comforting language and bright seasonal graphics; claims emphasize “real ginger taste” and “caffeine free,” but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, and natural/artificial flavors — so any “natural” halo is limited. Processing context: this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink soft beverage formulated for shelf stability and consistent flavor. Sensory-wise it’s bright and effervescent, a light-bodied, sugary soda with a sharp ginger note and a hint of tart cranberry, packaged in slim aluminum cans inside a cardboard multipack. Rituals around it are simple — chilled from the fridge, poured over ice, used to stretch cocktails or enjoyed straight from the can at gatherings and holiday tables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars36g
Added Sugars36g72%
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,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup, and, Less, than, 2%, of:, Ginger, Extract,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Red, 40,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo 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 high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, and flavorings and is a ready-to-drink formulated beverage, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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

Healthiness can be subjective, right? Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Cranberry has 140 calories and 36 grams of sugar per can, which is quite high if you're watching your sugar intake. It’s more of a fun treat than a health food, so think of it as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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