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Dr. Pepper & Cream  Soda 20 oz
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Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda 20 oz

Dr Pepper
20 foz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
0g
Protein
65g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda (20 fl oz) sits in the soda aisle or refrigerated grab-and-go cooler alongside other single-serve soft drinks — near colas, root beers, and flavored sodas and often grouped with other Dr Pepper varieties and novelty flavors. It is presented as a richer, creamier twist on a classic: a nostalgic, heritage brand story (tracing back to 1885) merged with a modern indulgent flavor. Occasions for purchase range from game-day and movie-night stocking to road trips and casual backyard barbecues; customers pick it up for shared social moments or solo indulgence. Brand positioning leans into American nostalgia and bold flavor identity — a broad target that includes teens, young adults, and older shoppers who remember vintage soda flavors, marketed with playful copy and a promise of unique taste (the “23 flavors” claim) rather than health benefits. Label characteristics are typical of mainstream sodas: no organic certification, no meaningful “natural” health halo despite a “natural and artificial flavors” listing, and no kid-specific nutrition claims; packaging and marketing trade on flavor and fun rather than wellness. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, mass-produced soft drink containing added high-fructose corn syrup, color, preservatives and flavorings. Sensory notes: bright carbonation, a smooth creamy mouthfeel from flavoring, sweet-forward taste with caramel and vanilla notes; the ritual is casual — cracked open at meals, sipped from a bottle, poured over ice at a diner or party. The 20 oz bottle is portable and convenient, designed for one person to finish in a sitting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate66g24%
Total Sugars65g
Added Sugars65g130%
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, 2%, or, Less, of:, Caramel, Color,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Phosphoric, Acid,, Caffeine,, Sodium, Phosphate..

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?

Contains industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, preservatives, artificial/natural flavors) and is a formulation of multiple additives — characteristics of ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda 20 oz

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy!' This soda packs a punch with 240 calories and a whopping 65 grams of added sugars per bottle. While it can be a fun treat, moderation is key; it's not exactly a health tonic!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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