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Pepsi Soda 8 ea
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Pepsi Soda 8 ea

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

What You Should Know

Pepsi Soda 8 ea (96 fl oz) is the archetypal American cola you’ll find stacked in multipack coolers or on pallet displays in the center aisle of supermarkets. It sits beside other mainstream sodas, mixers, and party beverages near paper goods and chips, and often in refrigerated bays near single-serve bottles for grab-and-go shoppers. This product is a go-to for casual gatherings: backyard barbecues, tailgates, family movie nights, and road trips where convenience and shareability matter. As a legacy brand, Pepsi carries broad cultural associations — youthfulness, pop culture tie-ins, and competitive positioning against other colas — appealing to teens, young adults, and families looking for a familiar, branded soft drink experience. The label leans into bold logos and color-block branding rather than health claims; you won’t see organic certification or wellness badges, although marketing sometimes implies refreshment and enjoyment. Nutritional front-of-pack cues are minimal; sweetness and flavoring are prominent, and the ingredient list includes sweeteners, colorants, acids, and caffeine. In plain terms, this is a highly processed soda made from carbonated water and multiple additives rather than whole-food ingredients. Sensory details: it's effervescent and slick on the tongue with a bright, sweet cola flavor, a thin and fizzy mouthfeel, and a lingering sweet aftertaste. Packaging is optimized for sharing — an 8-pack for portable distribution — and the ritual often includes cracking open a cold bottle or can, hearing the fizz, and passing refreshments around at social gatherings. For many shoppers it represents an affordable, instantly recognizable treat for communal moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
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

Caronated, 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 soda is classified as ultra-processed due to its combination of refined sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup and added sugar), colorants, flavor additives, acids, and caffeine rather than whole or minimally processed ingredients. The formulation and industrial processing techniques place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pepsi Soda 8 ea

When it comes to Pepsi, calling it 'healthy' is a stretch. With 150 calories and 41 grams of sugar per serving, it’s definitely more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for hydration or nutrients, there are better options out there, but sometimes we all crave that fizzy sweetness!

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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