Sodas
Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda
6 × 16.9 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 41
Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda scores 41 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points High fructose corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 10.6 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sodas
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Lemon Lime Evolution No added sugars · No high fructose corn syrup Score 73 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Watermelon Lime OLIPOP Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 91 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Lemon lime Good Mood Soda Rowdy Mermaid · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · No high fructose corn syrup Score 71 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Strawberry Lemon Burst Zevia · 12 fl oz No added sugars · No high fructose corn syrup Score 76 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Lemon-Lime Soda
Ingredients
- High fructose corn syrup minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 10.6 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 40 kcal / 100 ml minus 3 points
100 − 59 = 41
Can’t score above 79. Contains high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8 g |
| Sugars | 10.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Ingredients
- carbonated water
- high fructose corn syrup (high concern)
- ce acid (not recognized)
- natural flavors
- sodium citrate
Label text, as published
carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, ce acid, natural flavors, sodium citrate, sudiom per serving 000 z0 1h benzoate (to protect taste).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More sodas on GoodSwap
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Zero Ultra Monster Energy · 1 can (16 oz) Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcoholsContains caffeine Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Strawberry Lemonade Prebiotic Soda Poppi · 355 mL / 12 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 49 out of 100 Okay -
Soda Lemon-lime Sprite · 12 fl oz (355 mL) Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Root Beer Prebiotic Soda Poppi · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 28 out of 100 Poor -
Tropical Lime Mountain Dew Baja Blast · 20 fl oz Dye with an EU warning labelContains synthetic dyesUltra-processedHigh in sugar Score 11 out of 100 Bad -
The Yellow Edition Energy Drink Red Bull · 250 mL (8.4 fl oz) Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains caffeineContains artificial flavors Score 17 out of 100 Bad
More from Sprite
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 184.1866 High fructose corn syrup
“a sweet, nutritive saccharide mixture containing either approximately 42 or 55 percent fructose”
ecfr.gov
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org