Sodas
Waterloo Blackberry Lemonade Sparkling Water
12 fl oz (355 mL)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 83
Waterloo Blackberry Lemonade Sparkling Water scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sparkling water
-
Blueberry Lemonade Seltzer Polar · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Pink Lemonade Sparkling Water Spindrift · 355 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Strawberry Lemonade Spindrift · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
S.PELLEGRINO Sparkling Natural Mineral Water S.pellegrino · 500 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water S.pellegrino · 750 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Blackberry Lemonade Sparkling Water
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 12oz
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Purified Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Aluminium
Context only: no points in v1.
More sodas on GoodSwap
-
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 -
Strawberry Vanilla OLIPOP · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 49 out of 100 Okay -
Red Bull Sugarfree Red Bull · 355 mL (12 fl oz) Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains caffeineContains artificial flavors Score 58 out of 100 Okay -
Berry Lemonade YERBA MATE Guayaki · 15.5 fl oz/458 mL Ultra-processedContains caffeineNo synthetic dyes Score 75 out of 100 Good
More from Waterloo
-
Waterloo Sparkling Water Raspberry Nectarine Waterloo · 12 oz Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Sparkling Water Lemon Lime Naturally Flavored with other Natural Flavors Waterloo · 12 fl oz Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Summer Berry Sparkling Water Waterloo Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Cherry Lime Sparkling Water Waterloo Score 83 out of 100 Excellent
Sources
-
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
-
“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