Sprite
32
Nutrition Score
Poor

Sprite

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
79
Hazard Score
Use with caution
28
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
HFCS  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO
Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.
Carbon Dioxide
E290  ·  No known concerns
Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Aspartame
E951  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA
Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Neohesperidin DC (E959)
Neohesperidin DC  ·  −1 pts
Intense sweetener derived from citrus peel, used as a flavor enhancer and sugar substitute.
Sodium Benzoate
E211  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Lemon Flavouring
LemonFlavouring  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated lemon flavor compound used to add citrus taste without fresh lemon juice or zest.
Lime Flavouring
LimeFlavouring  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated lime flavor compound used to add citrus taste without fresh lime juice or zest.
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