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Polar Soda, Diet Orange
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Polar Soda, Diet Orange

Polar
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Polar Soda Diet Orange is a heritage-style sparkling orange soda sold in a 33.8 fl oz bottle that you’re most likely to find in the soft drink aisle or refrigerated soda/juice cooler, shelved beside other specialty sodas, mixers and sparkling waters. The label leans on nostalgia and family roots — “family made since 1882” — and the visual branding uses bright orange accents that read as both playful and classic. Shoppers pick it up on quick convenience runs, for road trips and tailgates, or when they want a lower-calorie citrus option for movie night or poolside gatherings. The bottle copy emphasizes “real juice from concentrate” and “natural orange extract,” creating a health-halo that suggests wholesome ingredients, though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes sweeteners and preservatives. Processing-wise, it’s a highly processed soft drink: carbonated water and juice concentrate are blended with an artificial sweetener (aspartame), a preservative (potassium benzoate) and a chelating agent (calcium disodium EDTA) to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory notes: bright, effervescent fizz with a light, syrupy orange sweetness and a faint citrus aroma; you may notice a little pulp settling in the bottle which reinforces the “real juice” claim. Typical ritual: chilled and poured over ice into a glass, popped open for sharing at casual gatherings, or used as a mixer in simple cocktails. The overall story places Polar Diet Orange as a retro-inspired, convenient soda choice for shoppers who want a citrus refresher with fewer calories but still expect bold, fizzy flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars3g
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

Contains, Carbonated, Water,, Orange, Juice, from, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Orange, Extract,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Potassium, Benzoate, (a, Preservative),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (Preserve, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (artificial sweetener, preservatives, EDTA) and formulated flavoring despite having juice from concentrate, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) due to industrial ingredients and extensive formulation.

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Common Questions about Polar Soda, Diet Orange

Health can be pretty subjective, right? Polar Diet Orange is low in calories and sugar, which can be a plus if you're watching your intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners, which some people prefer to avoid. So, whether it's 'healthy' for you really depends on your individual dietary goals and preferences!

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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