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Crush Orange Soda
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Crush Orange Soda

Crush
42.20 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
43g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crush Orange Soda is a bright, retro-style soft drink most often found in the beverage aisle on soda shelves, near other carbonated soft drinks, mixers, and colorful fruit-flavored sodas. The 42.2 fl oz plastic bottle sits with family-size refreshments destined for gatherings, backyard barbecues, and pantry stock-ups. This product fits spontaneous shopping trips for parties and kids' events as well as planned purchases for movie nights, road trips, and summer cookouts. Crush positions itself as a playful, nostalgic American brand that appeals to families and younger drinkers who respond to bold fruit flavors and fun packaging; marketing leans into heritage, color, and good-times imagery rather than health benefits. The label uses vibrant orange graphics and kid-friendly design elements and includes a small claim of natural flavors, but there is no organic certification or health halo such as low sugar or natural ingredient guarantees. In plain language, the beverage is highly processed and contains sweeteners, colors, gums, and preservatives. Sensory experience is immediately fizzy and syrupy, with an intensely sweet orange aroma and a slick, mouth-coating sweetness; a bright orange hue from added colorings makes it visually striking. Packaging is a PET bottle with a screw cap designed for pouring over ice, sharing at gatherings, or sipping straight from the bottle. Rituals include pouring into clear glasses for nostalgic presentation, using it as a float base with vanilla ice cream, or grabbing the bottle for quick, sweet refreshment during leisure moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Total Sugars43g
Added Sugars43g86%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Ester, Gum,, Yellow, 6,, Salt,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - 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, modified starch, gums, and flavorings, indicating extensive industrial formulation and processing consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Crush Orange Soda

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy.' Crush Orange Soda is definitely a fun treat with 160 calories and 43 grams of sugar per 12 oz serving, which isn't exactly a health food. If you're looking for hydration or a low-calorie option, this isn't it, but it's all about balance — enjoy it occasionally and it can fit into a varied diet!

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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