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Fanta Mexican Soda, Orange
Beverages
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Fanta Mexican Soda, Orange

Fanta
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
42g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fanta Mexican Soda, Orange (12 fl oz) is a brightly packaged, single-serve orange soda that reads like a party in a bottle. You’d spot it in the grocery store beverage aisle — often on a shelf of international or Mexican-style sodas and mixers — grouped near other soft drinks, flavored sparkling waters, and glass-bottled artisan sodas. It fits impulse buys for parties, barbecues, movie nights, road trips, or kid-friendly snack runs: grab a few for a picnic, tuck a cold bottle into a cooler for a summer drive, or pop one at a birthday table. The Fanta brand positions itself as playful, youthful, and indulgent; marketing leans into bright colors, shareable moments, and nostalgia for fizzy treats, appealing to teens, families, and consumers seeking a fun non-caffeinated option. The label uses bold orange graphics and cheerful copy that suggest fruitiness and celebration; it lists "natural and artificial flavors" and cane sugar in the ingredient panel, which can create subtle health halos, but there are no organic or clean-label certifications. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated soft drink made from carbonated water, added sugar, colorants, stabilizers, and flavoring agents. Sensory-wise it’s intensely sweet, effervescent and syrupy, with a bright orange hue and a fizzy bite that tingles the tongue; mouthfeel is slick and refreshing in small doses, often enjoyed straight from a 12-ounce bottle or poured over ice. The ritual is social and carefree — chilled, popped, and passed around at casual American gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bottle
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Total Sugars42g
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,, CANE, SUGAR,, CITRIC, ACID,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, SUCROSE, ACETATE, ISOBUTYRATE,, SODIUM, HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, MEDIUM, CHAIN, TRIGLYCERIDES,, YELLOW, 6,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, GLYCEROL, ESTER, OF, ROSIN,, RED, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sucrose acetate isobutyrate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium hexametaphosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients (artificial colors, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavor additives) and refined added sugar; formulation and additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Fanta Mexican Soda, Orange

Well, that depends on how you define healthy! With 160 calories and 42 grams of sugar per bottle, it’s definitely a treat rather than a health food. If you're sipping it occasionally and balancing it with a nutritious diet, it's all about moderation and enjoying life!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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