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Sunkist Soda, Orange 2 l
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Sunkist Soda, Orange 2 l

Sunkist
67.6 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
44g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sunkist Soda Orange 2 L is a familiar, brightly packaged family-size soda you’d spot in the soft drinks aisle of a supermarket—shelved beside cola multipacks, other citrus sodas and mixer bottles. The tall PET bottle with a bright orange label, Sunkist sun logo and playful copy is designed to pop on endcaps and grocery carts, often placed near party supplies and beer mixers. It’s a go-to for casual social occasions: backyard barbecues, pizza nights, game-day get-togethers, or road trips when families pack a cooler. The brand trades on citrus heritage and nostalgia—Sunkist evokes sunny, carefree moments and targets teenagers, young adults and family shoppers seeking an affordable, recognizable soda. Label cues include “flavored with other natural flavors,” a phone number and website, and recycling reminders; however there’s no organic certification and the packaging also lists artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) and preservatives. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and multiple additives. Sensory notes: sharp carbonation that lifts a bright, candy-like orange aroma, a syrupy, sticky mouthfeel and pronounced sweet finish; it pours with steady fizz into disposable cups or over ice, often consumed quickly at parties or with salty snacks. Drinking it is part ritual—twisting the cap, hearing the fizz, clinking cups—an inexpensive, instantly gratifying beverage rather than a health-forward choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Total Sugars44g
Added Sugars44g88%
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),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavors,, Caffeine,, Ester, Gum,, 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 emulsifiers—ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sunkist Soda, Orange 2 l

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Sunkist is packed with 44 grams of sugar per serving, which is quite a sugar rush and can certainly be fun in moderation, especially during a party or on a hot day. But if you're looking for a daily health elixir, you might want to consider options with less sugar and more nutrients.

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