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Pepsi 12 Ounce Cans, 24-Pack
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Pepsi 12 Ounce Cans, 24-Pack

Pepsi
288 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
41g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepsi 12 Ounce Cans, 24-Pack is a familiar presence in American supermarkets: a cardboard case of 24 slim metal cans (12 fl oz each) often stacked on pallet displays in the soft drink aisle or on seasonal endcaps near chips, party supplies, and paper goods. You’ll also spot it in bulk sections near beer or mixers, and in convenience-store coolers as single cans. This product suits casual, social occasions — backyard barbecues, game-day gatherings, movie nights, road trips, or pantry-stocking runs for busy households. Pepsi’s brand voice leans into pop culture, music, youth-oriented advertising and rivalries with other cola brands; the marketing angle emphasizes refreshment, fun, and shared moments, appealing to teens and adults who favor soda as an indulgent treat. The label is straightforward: bright blue and red logo, no organic or health certifications, and a short ingredients panel that nevertheless contains processed additives like high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and “natural flavor.” There are no explicit “natural” or wellness claims to create a health halo, though the word “natural flavor” can appear reassuring to some shoppers. In plain terms the beverage is highly processed — formulated from carbonated water, sweeteners, acids and flavorings. Sensory-wise, it pours effervescent and cold with a sharp, fizzy mouthfeel, pronounced sweetness, dark caramel color, and a cola aroma; drinking it is often part of a ritual (chilling a can, hearing the pop, pouring over ice). Packaging is portable and stackable, built for sharing and impulse consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 24
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Total Sugars41g
Added Sugars41g82%
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,, Sugar,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Caffeine,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor..

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?

This product is a highly processed industrial beverage containing refined sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup, sugar), flavorings, acidulants and colorants, which fits the NOVA group 4 definition for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepsi 12 Ounce Cans, 24-Pack

Well, that's a loaded question! Pepsi isn't exactly a health food; it has 150 calories and a whopping 41 grams of sugar per can. If you're looking for a refreshing treat now and then, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not something you'd want to rely on for nutrition.

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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