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Polar Seltzer Rootbeer
Beverages
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Polar Seltzer Rootbeer

Polar
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
40g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Polar Seltzer Rootbeer (33.8 fl oz) sits squarely in the grocery soda aisle, usually on eye-level shelves grouped with other soft drinks, specialty root beers, and carbonated mixers—often adjacent to cola, cream soda, and party-size bottles for gatherings. Shoppers reach for it during quick run errands for weekend entertaining, family dinners, or road-trip beverage runs. It reads as a casual indulgence: an accessible, familiar treat for people who want a fizzy, sweet companion to burgers, pizza, or movie-night snacks. Brand positioning leans nostalgic and all-American; Polar evokes old-fashioned soda-shop vibes while marketing toward younger adults and families who enjoy craft-style flavors without premium pricing. The label uses playful lettering and a clean polar-bear motif rather than kid-targeted cartoons, and the ingredient line includes “natural and artificial flavors,” a phrasing that suggests flavor authenticity without organic or whole‑food claims. There are no organic certifications and no prominent health halos beyond the idea of

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 3
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars40g
Added Sugars40g80%
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,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

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?

Processing information not available

Daily Ritual

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Common Questions about Polar Seltzer Rootbeer

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It has 150 calories and a hefty 40g of sugar per serving, which is quite a bit if you're watching your sugar intake. If you're looking for a fun treat or a fizzy pick-me-up, it fits the bill, but it's not exactly a health food.

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