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Mtn Dew Soft Drink
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EWG Overall Score Breakdown
The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. Read more about scores here.
EWG Overall Score Breakdown
EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.
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Nutrition Concern Details
Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.
EWG calculates that this product contains 12 teaspoons of added and natural sugar per serving [read more]
The nutrition factors used for scoring Mtn Dew Soft Drink*
Positive factors
Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content
Protein content
Fiber content
Omega-3 fatty acids
Negative factors
Calorie density
Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content
Sodium content
Saturated fat content
Trans fat content* Calculated based on a serving, not per 100 grams.
* Calculated based 100 grams and a single serving.
Ingredient Concern Details
Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.
Contains 1 of EWG’s top food additives of concern: YELLOW 5
- Caffeine
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - SODIUM BENZOATE (A PRESERVATIVE)
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - YELLOW 5
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Natural Flavor
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
Processing Concern Details
Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns
Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.
EWG’s Top Findings
Contains food additives of moderate concern
Contains 1 of EWG’s top food additives of concern: YELLOW 5
EWG calculates that this product contains 12 teaspoons of added and natural sugar per serving [read more]
EWG calculates that this product contains 12 te.
Eating too much of any type of sugar can lead to tooth decay. Added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar and dextrose are more concerning than natural sugars like raisins because they can lead to obesity by adding calories without being accompanied by important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C or fiber. Americans average 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day (NCI 2010; USDA and DHHS 2010). The World Health Organization recommends no more than 6 to 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day for adults, children should eat even less (WHO 2002; WHO 2014).
Contains the non-specific ingredient “flavor” [read more]
Contains the non-specific ingredient “flavor”
Added “flavors” are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets.
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns
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About EWG’s Food Scores
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EWG’s Food Scores
EWG’s Food Scores
Categories
food categories menu- Baby Food
- Baked Goods
- Bakery
- Breads, Bagels and Rolls
- Cakes and Pastries
- Baking and Dessert Mixes
- Baking Decorations
- Baking Ingredients
- Gelatins, Puddings and Pectins
- Coffee
- Frozen Juices
- Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Drinks
- Iced Teas
- Powdered Drinks
- Sodas
- Canned and Prepared Beans
- Canned and Prepared Fruit
- Canned and Prepared Tomatoes
- Canned and Prepared Vegetables
- Canned Meals and Chili
- Canned Meat
- Canned Seafood
- Soups and Soup Mixes
- Breakfast Foods
- Cold Cereals and Granola
- Oatmeal and Hot Cereals
- Chips and Snacks
- Cookies and Biscuits
- Crackers
- Raisins and Other Fruit Snacks
- Soy Snacks
- Condiments
- Salsa and Dips
- Cheese and Cheese Alternatives
- Half and Half and Creamers
- Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks
- Cakes and Pastries
- Cookies and Biscuits
- Dessert Toppings
- Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
- Frozen Desserts
- Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
- Frozen Juices
- Frozen Meals, Side Dishes and Snacks
- Frozen Pizzas
- Dried Beans and Vegetables
- Raisins and Other Fruit Snacks
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat
- Poultry
- Processed and Deli Meats
- Seafood
- Nuts and Seeds
- Raisins and Other Fruit Snacks
- Jams and Jellies
- Peanut Butter and Other Nut Butters
- Prepared Meals
- Side Dishes
- Stuffings
- Grains
- Pasta and Noodles
- Rice
- Salad Dressings
- Salad Toppings
- BBQ and Other Sauces
- Broths and Other Cooking Sauces
- Pasta and Pizza Sauces
Diet Mtn Dew Soda
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EWG Overall Score Breakdown
The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. Read more about scores here.
EWG Overall Score Breakdown
EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.
Lower concern
Higher concern
Lower concern
Higher concern
1
10N Nutrition Concern
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I Ingredient Concern
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P Processing Concern
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Nutrition Concern Details
Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.
Contains low calorie sweeteners: Aspartame, Acesulphame Potassium, and Sucralose [read more]
The nutrition factors used for scoring Diet Mtn Dew Soda*
Positive factors
Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content
Protein content
Fiber content
Omega-3 fatty acids
Negative factors
Calorie density
Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content
Sodium content
Saturated fat content
Trans fat content* Calculated based on a serving, not per 100 grams.
Ingredient Concern Details
Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.
Contains 2 of EWG’s top food additives of concern: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) and YELLOW 5
- Caffeine
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - Aspartame
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - SODIUM BENZOATE (A PRESERVATIVE)
This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why. - YELLOW 5
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Potassium Benzoate
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Natural Flavor
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Sucralose
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why. - Acesulphame Potassium
This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
Processing Concern Details
Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.
Product has been classified as having high processing concerns
Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.
EWG’s Top Findings
Contains food additives of moderate concern
Contains 2 of EWG’s top food additives of concern: Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) and YELLOW 5
Contains the non-specific ingredient “flavor” [read more]
Contains the non-specific ingredient “flavor”
Added “flavors” are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets.
Contains low calorie sweeteners: Aspartame, Acesulphame Potassium, and Sucralose [read more]
Contains low calorie sweeteners: Aspartame, Ace.
Low calorie sweeteners were designed to impart a sweet taste without the calories or glucose effects of sugar. However there is insufficient evidence that they reduce overall calorie intake, aid with weight loss or improve overall health (Gardner 2014; Shankar 2013). Instead low calorie sweeteners may condition people to crave sweet foods (Mattes 2009) and therefore eat fewer servings of healthy foods (IOM 2007). The IOM recommends that schools not serve diet foods or beverages to young children (IOM 2007). In the meantime EWG concludes that people should limit their consumption of sugar and low calorie sweeteners, advice echoed by other nutrition experts (Swithers 2013; Shankar 2013).
Product has been classified as having high processing concerns
