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Mug 10 Pack
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Mug 10 Pack

Mug
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mug 10 Pack presents itself as a familiar, carbonated sweet soda sold in compact cans — a retro-minded product built for grab-and-go enjoyment. Store placement: you'll find it on the soda aisle alongside other colas, root beers, and mixers, often stacked on promotion endcaps near chips and paper goods or in seasonal displays for cookouts. Occasions: it shows up on shopping lists for casual gatherings, tailgate and game-day prep, family movie nights, and road trips. Brand positioning: Mug leans into approachable, all-American soda culture, appealing to families and nostalgic adults who remember canned soda rituals; marketing skews value-conscious and fun rather than premium or health-focused. Label characteristics: packaging emphasizes taste and convenience with playful taglines like Little can big taste; it contains no organic certification and relies on typical soft-drink cues rather than health claims, while the ingredient list still includes both 'natural and artificial flavors' which can give a misleading nod to naturalness despite many additives. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable soft drink made with refined sweeteners, preservatives, colorants, and stabilizers. Sensory details: bright brown color from caramel coloring, highly carbonated with a fizzy, tongue-tingling texture and a syrupy sweet finish from high fructose corn syrup; aroma is sweet with cola/root-beer-like spices from flavorings and a lingering aftertaste. Packaging is a ten-count can pack in cardboard tray or shrink-wrap, encouraging multi-person sharing; the ritual is chilling, cracking open a can, pouring over ice or using it for floats at family gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7 fl oz
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
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,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Quillaia, Extract..

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 and additives (high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, sodium benzoate, EDTA, artificial flavors) and is a shelf-stable formulated beverage, characteristics of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Mug 10 Pack

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! The Mug 10 Pack contains high fructose corn syrup and added sugars, which can contribute to a higher calorie count without much nutritional benefit. If you're looking for a fun, sweet beverage for an occasional treat, it fits the bill, but it might not be what you reach for if you're trying to eat clean or cut back on sugar.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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