Sodas
Popz Summit
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 68
Popz Summit scores 68 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 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 3 points Sugars 1.5 g / 100 ml: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Summit
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 1.5 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 7 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 7 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 12 oz
Ingredients
- Water
- natural flavor
- apple juice
- organic apple cider vinegar
- organic agave inulin
- cherry juice concentrate
- lime juice concentrate
- lemon juice concentrate
- stevia glycosides
Label text, as published
Water, natural flavor, apple juice, organic apple cider vinegar, organic agave inulin, cherry juice concentrate, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, stevia glycosides.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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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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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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“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