Sodas
Poppi 15 Pack Variety
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 53
Poppi 15 Pack Variety scores 53 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sodas
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Mineragua Jarritos Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
GFuel Power Pellet G Fuel · 16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 95 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Watermelon mist True North · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 95 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Ginger Root Beer Zevia · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Zevia Zevia · 144 fl oz/4.26 L Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 93 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
15 Pack Variety
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition
- Nutrition facts unavailable no points
100 − 47.5 = 52.5 → 53
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Ingredients
- Sparkling Water
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Cassava Root Fiber
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- Raspberry Juice
- Natural Flavors
- Lemon Juice
- Organic Agave Inulin
- Stevia Leaf Extract
- Concentrate (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Sparkling Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Cassava Root Fiber, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Raspberry Juice*, Natural Flavors, Lemon Juice*, Organic Agave Inulin, Stevia Leaf Extract, *Concentrate
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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 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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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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“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