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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet in the 64 fl oz bottle presents itself as a convenient, zero‑calorie ready‑to‑drink option for households. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated beverage cooler alongside other bottled iced teas, lemonades, and ready‑to‑drink coffees — often grouped near cold juices and grab‑and‑go drinks. Its occasions are everyday: family picnics, backyard barbecues, quick pantry restocks for busy weeks, or when someone wants a sweet taste without sugar. The Turkey Hill brand positions itself as a family‑friendly, regional American label that leans on nostalgia and reliability rather than high‑end craft claims; marketing emphasizes refreshment, value, and family moments. The label leans into health halos common to diet beverages — zero calories and “diet” front‑of‑pack — while also using “natural flavors” and a freshness claim (bottled cold, shipped cold, sold cold); there is no organic certification or prominent kid‑targeted cartooning. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf‑stable refrigerated beverage that uses non‑nutritive sweeteners and preservatives. Sensory details: pours thin and effervescent‑free from a plastic half‑gallon bottle, bright iced‑tea color with a light lemon lift, smooth mouthfeel with a faint astringency and the characteristic aftertaste of aspartame; best served over ice from a glass or plastic cup. Rituals include grabbing a bottle for a summer gathering, refilling a pitcher for guests, or packing a chilled bottle for a road trip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Water,, Tea,, Citric, Acid,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Sodium, Citrate,, Lemon, Juice, Solids,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium 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 ingredients (aspartame, preservatives, sodium citrate, natural flavors) and is a ready‑to‑drink formulation, fitting the NOVA ultra‑processed category. The product relies on additives and formulation rather than whole food ingredients.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet

Well, that really depends on what you mean by healthy! This iced tea is zero calories and low in sugar, making it a great option if you're looking to cut back on calories or sugar intake. But remember, 'healthy' is subjective; it's a refreshing drink but doesn’t provide much in terms of nutrients.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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