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Soda & prebiotic soda: compare ingredients, then choose.
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The short answer
Our picks for soda & prebiotic soda
WinnersWhole Foods Market Organic Pink Grapefruit Italian Soda and wildwonder Organic Raspberry Lychee Sparkling Drink each score 100/100. They tie, so choose on the exact flavor or format you want.
Runners-upZevia Cherry Lime (71), Zevia Cream Soda (71), and Zevia Fruit Punch (71).
Clear noMountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives), Mountain Dew Soda (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives), A&W Soda, Root Beer (lists artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives and corn syrups), plus 18 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 19 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 40 of 59 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, ORGANIC PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC BLACK CARROT JUICE (COLOR). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2408208 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Fresh Brewed Honeysuckle* (Carbonated Water, Honeysuckle Flowers*), Raspberry Puree*, Agave Nectar*, Prebiotic Fiber Blend (Jerusalem Artichoke*, Chicory Root), Lychee Juice*, Lemon Juice*, Raspberry Flavor*, Lychee Flavor*, Monk Fruit Extract*, Live Probiotics (Bacillus subtilis DE111) (*organic) Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Raspberry Lychee Sparkling Drink”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, INVERT CANE SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, TARTARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2636377 · data date 2023-09-14 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC SUGAR, NATURAL LEMON FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2536170 · data date 2023-04-27 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients CARBONATED WATER, OLISMART (CASSAVA ROOT FIBER, CHICORY ROOT INULIN, JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE INULIN, NOPAL CACTUS*, CALENDULA FLOWER*, KUDZU ROOT*, MARSHMALLOW ROOT*, SLIPPERY ELM BARK*), ALLULOSE SYRUP, CASSAVA ROOT SYRUP, PRUNE JUICE CONCENTRATE, PLUM JUICE CONCENTRATE, TART CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL SPICE FLAVOR, NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE, STEVIA HIMALAYAN PINK SALT, ORGANIC DOUBLE-FOLD VANILLA*, GREEN TEA CAFFEINE*, MALIC ACID Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2412262 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients SPARKLING FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE*, LEMON JUICE*, NATURAL FLAVORS, STEVIA. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2449800 · data date 2023-01-26 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC WATER KEFIR (WATER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC KEFIR CULTURE), ORGANIC STRAWBERRY PUREE, ORGANIC INULIN, ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, ORGANIC WHOLE LEMON PUREE, ORGANIC VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC STEVIA, SEA SALT, TARTARIC ACID. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2479642 · data date 2023-02-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Caffeine Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Citric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Tartaric Acid, Caffeine, Citric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract, Natural Flavors, Caffeine Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 63 / 1008 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients FILTERED CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2109524 · data date 2021-10-28 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Beverages
Choosing soda & prebiotic soda: what to check before you buy
Compare soda by what you want in the can: sugar-sweetened, zero-sugar or a recipe with added fiber. Read the sweetener list and compare total sugar, added sugars and serving size in the exact flavor.
Prebiotic branding does not tell you how much fiber a can contains or establish a particular benefit. Check the fiber source, grams listed and any caffeine, then compare the size of the can you plan to drink.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 59 products from 25 brands on the soda & prebiotic soda shelf. 40 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (68%), which is what lets us score them. The other 19 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 40 scored labels, 19 (48%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is artificial preservatives, listed on 15 labels, followed by corn syrups on 14. 2 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 31 to 100, and the typical label lists 6 ingredients.
What to compare
- Sugar per can
- Compare the actual can size and the total- and added-sugars lines.
- Sweetener blend
- Check sugar, stevia, monk fruit, sugar alcohols or other sweeteners.
- Added fiber
- Read the fiber source and grams per can; prebiotic branding alone is not a measured benefit.
- Caffeine
- Check whether the exact flavor contains caffeine.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring soda & prebiotic soda products on current labels. Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Whole Foods Market Organic Pink Grapefruit Italian Soda 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “CARBONATED WATER, ORGANIC PINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC BLACK CARROT JUICE (COLOR).”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourcewildwonder Organic Raspberry Lychee Sparkling Drink 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Fresh Brewed Honeysuckle* (Carbonated Water, Honeysuckle Flowers*), Raspberry Puree*, Agave Nectar*, Prebiotic Fiber Blend (Jerusalem Artichoke*, Chicory Root), Lychee Juice*, Lemon Juice*, Raspberry Flavor*, Lychee Flavor*, Monk Fruit Extract*, Live…”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceZevia Cherry Lime 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceZevia Cream Soda 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract, Citric Acid”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceZevia Fruit Punch 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia Extract”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Mountain Dew Pitch Black Ii, Soda, Grape lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (31/100)
- Mountain Dew Soda lists seed oils, artificial dyes, artificial preservatives, corn syrups and banned-abroad additives (31/100)
- A&W Soda, Root Beer lists artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (47/100)
The 19 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Sugary drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control World Health Organization
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Healthy drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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