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Dr Pepper Soda, 7.5 fl oz cans, 10 pack
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Dr Pepper Soda, 7.5 fl oz cans, 10 pack

Dr Pepper
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
24g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dr Pepper 7.5 fl oz cans (10-pack) sits squarely in the refrigerated or ambient soft drink aisle alongside colas, diet sodas, and novelty flavored sodas — often stacked near multipacks, party supplies, chips and other casual meal companions, and featured on endcaps during summer and holiday promotions. It fits quick shopping trips for gatherings, game-day stock-ups, road trips, and anytime someone wants a single-serve sweet fizzy treat with a recognizable brand. As a heritage brand dating to 1885, Dr Pepper is positioned as a distinctive, slightly quirky American classic: marketed to a wide audience from teens and young adults seeking indulgence to older shoppers nostalgic for a familiar single-serve soda. Packaging emphasizes flavor and fun rather than health; the label lists “natural and artificial flavors” and common soda ingredients but carries no organic certification or health claims, and it does not present a “natural” marketing halo. In plain terms it is a highly processed, sweetened carbonated beverage made from water, high-fructose corn syrup, colorants, acids, preservatives and caffeine. Sensory notes: bright, effervescent carbonation with a smooth, syrupy sweetness and a deep caramel color, delivering a tangy, slightly spicy cola-adjacent flavor profile. Rituals include grabbing a chilled 7.5 fl oz can for an individual portion, opening with a satisfying pop, and pairing it with pizza, burgers, snacks or desserts. The compact 10-pack format makes it convenient for casual entertaining, lunchboxes, or impulse purchases at checkout, embodying an indulgent, immediate-refreshment role in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars24g
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,, Caramel, Color,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Caffeine..

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?

The product is an ultra-processed beverage: it contains high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, preservatives and artificial/natural flavorings typical of NOVA group 4 products.

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Common Questions about Dr Pepper Soda, 7.5 fl oz cans, 10 pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery term, right? Dr Pepper isn't exactly a health food—it's a soda, after all. With 90 calories and 24 grams of sugar in a 7.5 fl oz can, it's more of a treat than a staple. If you're looking for hydration, water might be a better bet!

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