Not a healthy choice
Is Dr Pepper healthy?
Dr Pepper
Short answer: not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 4 additives rated avoid. It’s a treat, not an everyday food.
The numbers
Nutri-Score is the EU front-of-pack rating (A best, E worst). NOVA rates how processed a food is (1 unprocessed, 4 ultra-processed).
Additives in Dr Pepper
Full ingredient list
Koolzuurhoudend water, suiker, kleurstof: E150d, voedingszuur: fosforzuur, aroma's, conserveermiddel: kaliumsorbaat, aroma: cafeïne, zoetstoffen: acesulfaam-K en sucralose.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Pepper healthy?
Not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4), 4 additives rated avoid. It's a treat, not an everyday food. This is based on its official Nutri-Score, NOVA processing group 4, and its additives rated against EFSA opinions.
What is in Dr Pepper?
Koolzuurhoudend water, suiker, kleurstof: E150d, voedingszuur: fosforzuur, aroma's, conserveermiddel: kaliumsorbaat, aroma: cafeïne, zoetstoffen: acesulfaam-K en sucralose.
Does Dr Pepper contain anything worth avoiding?
Yes — it contains Sulphite ammonia caramel (E150D), which is rated avoid on our EFSA-based scale, along with 3 other flagged additive(s).
Ingredient, Nutri-Score and processing data from Open Food Facts; additive ratings from EFSA scientific opinions. General information, not medical advice.
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