Beverages

Beverages, yellow green colored citrus soft drink with caffeine

FDC 174828fl oz (473 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 3 · -26 vs Beverages median

This yellow-green citrus soft drink with caffeine scores 3 of 100 (Low band), ranking 53rd of 60 in Beverages against a category median of 29. No nutrient here stands out as a source of vitamins or minerals; at 49 calories per 100 grams its content is almost entirely carbohydrate, with 12.9 grams of sugar per 100 grams.

It's sold and drunk straight from the bottle, with a fluid-ounce serving here defined at a hefty 473 grams, essentially a full bottle at once. Sodium sits at 18 milligrams per 100 grams and there's no fat, fiber, or protein to speak of, so the calories track closely with the sugar content. Ginger ale ranks higher in the same Beverages category for those comparing carbonated options.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 12.8 g · 100%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories49 kcal2%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium18 mg1%
Carbohydrate13 g5%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars13 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium2 mg0%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron0.02 mg0%
Magnesium3 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 174828

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the beverages median

Nutrient density3 vs 29 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0.2 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g18 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

In the kitchen and how to use it

This yellow-green citrus soft drink is a caffeinated soda built around a bright, sweet lemon-lime and orange citrus flavor rather than the more common cola or clear lemon-lime profiles. It is served cold, straight from the can or bottle or over ice, and is commonly mixed into slushies, used as a soda float with sherbet or citrus sorbet, or blended into fruit punches at parties where its vivid color and citrus punch stand out.

Keep bottles and cans in the pantry until ready to chill, since refrigeration is what brings out the crisp carbonation; once opened, drink it within a day or two before it goes flat. Per 100 grams it has 49 calories and 12.8 grams of carbohydrate, all from added sugar, with no protein or fat, and because it carries caffeine along with that sugar load, it is best treated as an occasional flavored drink rather than a routine choice, especially in the 473 gram bottle size that multiplies both numbers considerably.

Frequently asked questions about beverages

How many calories are in this citrus soft drink?

It has 49 calories per 100 grams; a full 473 gram bottle adds up to roughly 230 calories.

Does this citrus soda contain caffeine?

Yes, it is a caffeinated citrus-flavored soda, distinguishing it from many other lemon-lime sodas that are caffeine-free.

How is this citrus soda typically served?

It's served cold over ice or straight from the bottle, and is also used in slushies and citrus sorbet floats.

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