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Mountain Dew Original

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Ingredients · 12

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Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100mlPer serving
Fat0 g—
Carbohydrates12.78 g—
Sugars12.78 g—
Protein0 g—
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Common questions

Is Mountain Dew Original healthy?

Mountain Dew Original scores 3/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Mountain Dew Original?

Mountain Dew Original lists 12 ingredients, starting with Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Citric Acid and Natural Flavor. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Mountain Dew Original contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Mountain Dew Original’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Mountain Dew Original?

Mountain Dew Original is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Mountain Dew Original compare to other soda & soft drinks?

At 3/100 Mountain Dew Original scores worse than most soda & soft drinks we have scored. A higher-scoring option in soda & soft drinks is poppi Prebiotic Soda Cherry Limeade at 92/100.

Is Mountain Dew Original organic?

Mountain Dew Original is not certified organic in our data.

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