Diet Dr. Cola
Diet Dr. Cola by H-E-B has 7 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.3 out of 5, 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is C, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.
- Safety score 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
- NOVA processing classification: group 4
Beverages and beverages preparations / Beverages / Carbonated drinks / Sodas
Product Insight: Diet Dr. Cola
Diet Dr. Cola by H-E-B is tracked in PlainIngredients with 7 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is C. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.
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- Potassium Benzoate - Safety score: 2/5
Ingredient Safety Breakdown
Processing Level
Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.
Full Ingredients List
Carbonated Water, Caramel Color, Aspartame, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Caffeine (25 Mg Per Serving), Artificial Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative).
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Two PlainIngredients-derived comparison paths for Diet Dr. Cola: nearest mean mapped additive safety score and nearest mapped ingredient count among indexable products with at least 3 scored additives, excluding same-brand siblings. Scores describe regulatory and research signals on additives, not dietary advice.
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Product Details
- Brand
- H-E-B
- Barcode
- 0041220217403
- Nutri-Score
- Grade C
- NOVA Group
- 4 — Ultra-processed foods
- Available In
- United States,World
- Stores
- H-E-B
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