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Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet, Mini 6-Pack
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Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet, Mini 6-Pack

Canada Dry
45 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
75mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar Mini 6-Pack is the familiar, heritage soda you spot in the beverage aisle — usually stacked with other diet soft drinks, mixers and sparkling waters, and often shelved near tonic water and cocktail mixers. Packaged as small aluminum cans in a 6-pack, it’s positioned for grab-and-go convenience: impromptu picnics, a casual mixer for home cocktails, or a chilled companion for a movie night. The brand leans on more than a century of recognition, speaking to adults who want a classic ginger taste without calories; marketing emphasizes comfort, refreshment and a caffeine-free, zero-sugar promise. The label uses health-halo cues like “Zero Sugar” and “Caffeine Free” and lists “natural flavors” and ginger extract, but there’s no organic or minimally processed claim. Ingredients include preservatives, flavor stabilizers and artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), so although the package suggests a simple ginger soda, it is an industrially formulated beverage. Sensory notes: a crisp, effervescent carbonation with a clean, light mouthfeel and a subtle spicy ginger note; caramel color gives it a pale golden hue. Rituals around use are everyday and relaxed — ice-cold cans popped at a small gathering, a mixer for a cocktail, or a single can cracked open on a porch swing. Nutrition cues read zero calories and about 75 mg sodium per serving, reinforcing diet-friendly positioning while masking the presence of additives. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of nostalgia and convenience: a trusted soda brand repackaged for modern calorie-conscious habits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium75mg3%
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
  • Caramel Color - 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?

This is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) because it is an industrially formulated beverage containing multiple additives, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and flavoring agents rather than whole-food ingredients.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet, Mini 6-Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you’re looking for a zero-calorie refresher without added sugars, this ginger ale fits the bill. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your personal health goals and dietary preferences!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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