Wal-Mart, CITRUS FLAVORED SODA, CITRUS
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Na | 10 MG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 52 kcal per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
About CITRUS FLAVORED SODA, CITRUS
This Mountain Lightning Citrus Flavored Soda entry represents the same formula as the 360 ml version but in a larger 500-milliliter container format, delivering 52 calories per 500 ml serving and 14.4 grams of carbohydrates — a trivially different calorie count due to rounding. The ingredient list is identical: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, orange juice concentrate, natural flavor, gum acacia, potassium citrate, potassium benzoate, caffeine, calcium disodium EDTA, brominated vegetable oil, and Yellow 5.
Mountain Lightning is Walmart's Great Value-branded citrus soda, designed to replicate the flavor profile of PepsiCo's Mountain Dew at a fraction of the cost. The 500 ml format is likely sold as a single-serve bottle. As with the companion 360 ml entry, the formula includes brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which was banned by the FDA in July 2023 with a compliance deadline of August 2024, meaning products currently bearing this ingredient are either pre-ban inventory or still transitioning to reformulation. Yellow 5 is the primary color contributor, imparting the characteristic neon yellow-green appearance.
The caffeine content is undisclosed by exact amount in the ingredient list but is consistent with caffeinated soda levels (approximately 30–55 mg per 12 oz equivalent). No allergens are declared. Potassium benzoate, when combined with ascorbic acid (not present here), can form benzene, but ascorbic acid is not in this formula. This product is appropriate for value-seeking soda consumers but carries concerns around HFCS, artificial colors, BVO, and caffeine.
Ingredients
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ACACIA, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAFFEINE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, YELLOW 5.
Dietary Information
CITRUS FLAVORED SODA, CITRUS is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 52 calories per 100 grams, CITRUS FLAVORED SODA, CITRUS gets 0% of its calories from protein, 111% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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