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Sunkist 7.5 oz 10 Pack
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Sunkist 7.5 oz 10 Pack

Sunkist
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sunkist 7.5 oz mini cans (10-pack) reads like a party-friendly, pocket-size version of a classic citrus soda. You'd spot it in the grocery soda aisle beside other carbonated soft drinks, near party supplies and single-serve mixers, and often stacked on endcaps for seasonal promotions; smaller packs also appear in convenience-store coolers and checkout displays. It fits shopping trips stocked for game-day spreads, movie-night snacks, school lunchboxes, or road-trip beverage bundles. The brand leans on a sunny, nostalgic American soda identity—bright orange graphics, playful copy (“All tricks, all treat. Mini can. Mega taste.”) and broad family appeal—aimed at kids, teens and adults who remember the flavor from childhood. Labels hint at wholesomeness with phrases like “natural flavors,” but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list shows many additives. Visually it trades on kid-centric color and candy-like appeal (Yellow 6, Red 40) and small-can convenience as a selling point. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable soft drink formulated with sweeteners, preservatives and texture/stabilizing agents. Sensory details: a cold metal mini can, bright effervescence, an initial citrus lift followed by a syrupy, sweet mouthfeel and lingering sugary aftertaste; carbonation gives a lively snap rather than a complex, natural fruit nuance. Rituals around the product are social and casual—pass-around cans at parties, chilled in a cooler for tailgates, or opened as a small, indulgent treat. Packaging emphasizes portability and portion control, but the nutrition profile (100 calories, 27 g sugar per can) signals it’s primarily a sweet, flavored beverage rather than a health product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Ester, Gum,, Caffeine,, Yellow, 6,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo 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?

Contains high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, modified starch and other additives typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating formulation and industrial processing rather than minimal processing.

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Common Questions about Sunkist 7.5 oz 10 Pack

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' If you’re looking for a refreshing treat that’s low in calories, Sunkist fits the bill at 100 calories per can. However, it's important to note that it packs in 27 grams of added sugars, which might not be the best choice if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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