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Pepsi Cola Soda, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
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Pepsi Cola Soda, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

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

What You Should Know

Pepsi Cola 12-pack (12 fl oz cans, 144 fl oz total) sits on center-store shelves in the soft drinks aisle, often grouped with other cola brands, lemon-lime sodas, and multipacks of canned beverages; you'll also spot smaller stacks near endcaps and seasonal coolers during summer. This product fits casual shopping trips and event-driven buys — think cookouts, game-day gatherings, road trips, and movie nights — where volume and easy serving matter. As a globally recognized brand, Pepsi trades on youth-oriented, pop-culture positioning: upbeat advertising, music and sports tie-ins, and bright, immediately recognizable blue-red-white branding aimed at teens and young adults as well as mainstream households. The label offers no organic certification and few health claims; it does include a 'natural flavor' listing but also prominent sugar and ingredient facts, so any implied wholesome halo is visual and nostalgic rather than nutritional. From a processing perspective, this is a highly processed, formulated soft drink made from carbonated water, sweeteners, colorants and flavorings. Sensory details: when chilled, the cans deliver an immediate effervescence and tingling carbonation, a syrupy, sweet cola taste with phosphoric bite and dark caramel color; mouthfeel is slick and refreshing cold, sometimes poured over ice or sipped straight from a can. Packaging is the familiar ringed aluminum can in a cardboard pack — portable, stackable and disposable — and the consumption ritual is social: shared from a cooler at a picnic, passed around at a party, or cracked open for a quick, sugary pick-me-up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 12
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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No 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?

This product contains industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, natural flavors) and is a formulated, ready-to-drink beverage typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepsi Cola Soda, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! A can of Pepsi packs 150 calories and a whopping 41 grams of sugar, which isn’t exactly what you'd call a health food. But hey, if you're in the mood for a classic soda treat, it's all about balance and moderation!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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