Iced teas
Milo's Zero Sugar Sweet Tea
20 fl oz/591 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 75
Milo's Zero Sugar Sweet Tea scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better bottled tea
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PURE LEAF Real Brewed Tea UNSWEETENED NO SUGAR Pure Leaf · 18.5 fl oz (1.15 PT) 547 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Pure Leaf Unsweetened Real Brewed Tea Pure Leaf · 500 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Unsweetened Black Tea Gold Peak · 18.5 fl oz / 547 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Unsweetened black iced tea drink Coca-Cola Company · 52.0 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Unsweetened Black Tea Original Tejava · 33.8 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Zero Sugar Sweet Tea
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 8 OZA (236 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, CUSTOM BLENDED TEAS AND SUCRALOSE
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Milo's
Sources
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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“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