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Mountain Dew 6 Pack Mini Cans
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Mountain Dew 6 Pack Mini Cans

Mountain Dew
45 foz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
29g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mountain Dew 6 Pack Mini Cans (45 fl oz total) is a shelf-staple carbonated soft drink packaged as six small aluminum cans, each with a pop-top for quick servings. In a typical American grocery store you’ll find it in the refrigerated beverage coolers or on the soda aisle, displayed alongside other cola and citrus sodas, energy drinks, and single-serve mixers. Shoppers grab it for quick refreshment — it fits into convenience-focused trips, party runs, tailgates, and road-trip snack packs. The brand positions itself as high-energy and youth-oriented, leaning on neon-green, bold typography, and associations with gaming, extreme sports, and late-night drive-through culture; marketing targets teens and young adults looking for a caffeine kick. Labels often highlight “natural flavor” and bright, playful graphics, but there are no organic or health certifications and the packaging does not imply nutritional benefit. Sensory experience is immediately fizzy and bright: a syrupy, very sweet mouthfeel with a sharp citrus-candy flavor, a neon-yellow-green tint, and a lingering sweetness and caffeine buzz. Rituals around use include chilling in a cooler, cracking a mini can at a party, mixing into cocktails, or sipping quickly during gaming sessions. From a processing standpoint, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated soda made with refined sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup), preservatives, colorants, emulsifiers, and flavor extracts. The 29 g of sugar and additives like sodium benzoate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, and Yellow 5 underline its status as a manufactured, ready-to-drink soft beverage rather than a minimally processed refreshment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars29g
Added Sugars29g58%
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,, Concentrated, Orange, Juice,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Caffeine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Gum, Arabic,, Erythorbic, Acid, (Preserves, Freshness),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - 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 and additives (high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial color, EDTA) and is a ready-to-drink, formulated beverage, consistent with the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Mountain Dew 6 Pack Mini Cans

Well, the definition of 'healthy' can vary depending on your goals! Mountain Dew is definitely a fun, sugary beverage that packs a caffeine punch, but at 110 calories and 29 grams of sugar per mini can, it's not exactly a health tonic. If you're looking for hydration or a nutrient boost, you might want to reach for water or a smoothie instead.

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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