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Diet Mountain Dew Soda
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Diet Mountain Dew Soda

Diet Mountain Dew
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
50mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Mountain Dew in the 67.6 fl oz (2.0 L) bottle is a familiar sight on supermarket shelves and in party fridges across the U.S. You'd typically find it in the soft drink aisle grouped with other colas, diet sodas, and citrus mixers, and often stocked in the refrigerated beverage section near energy drinks and bottled teas. It suits a range of casual shopping occasions — from last-minute party runs to stocking up for a road trip or grabbing something for a game-day spread. The brand projects a high-energy, youth-oriented persona: marketed toward teens and young adults who want a bold, caffeinated lift without sugar, with cultural ties to gaming, skate culture, and late-night snacking. Labels emphasize zero calories and the word Diet, which creates a health-halo for people seeking sugar-free choices, yet there are no organic or natural-certification claims; a modest ingredient like concentrated orange juice appears on the list but does not imply a wholesome product. In plain terms this is a highly processed soft drink, made with carbonated water, multiple artificial sweeteners and preservatives, colorants, and flavor formulations. Sensory notes: the drink is bright and fizzy with a sharp citrus aroma, a crisp tingle from carbonation, and a quick, sweet front that often leaves a lingering artificial-sweetener aftertaste. Packaging is a large PET bottle with a colorful neon label and screw cap designed for sharing; consumption rituals include chilling, pouring over ice, or serving alongside salty party foods and fast-food meals. It is convenience-focused, designed for immediate refreshment rather than culinary use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
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,, Concentrated, Orange, Juice,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Citrus, Pectin,, Aspartame,, Potassium, Citrate,, Caffeine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Gum, Arabic,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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 product is ultraprocessed due to multiple industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, flavorings, emulsifiers) and extensive formulation rather than whole-food ingredients. The presence of engineered sweetener blends, synthetic colors, and stabilizers fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Diet Mountain Dew Soda

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Diet Mountain Dew is zero-calorie and low in sugar, making it a popular choice for those watching their weight or sugar intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which some people prefer to avoid. So, if you're looking for a fizzy treat without the calories, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

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