24

Nutrition Score

Poor

Sprite

5449000012203

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

76

Hazard Score

Use with caution

23

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Fructose-Glucose Syrup

FructoseGlucoseSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener, same substance as high-fructose corn syrup/isoglucose. Not considered more harmful than other added sugars by FDA; still a high-glycaemic sweetener best consumed in moderation.

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

E331 · No known concerns

Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.

E950 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.

E951 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA

Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

natural lemon flavorings

No known concerns

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