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Mountain Dew — per 100mlC
Beverages · #26 of 34

Mountain Dew

per 100ml · Soda

29/100C tier
Calories48
Protein0g
Fiber0g
Sodium18mg
Sugar13g

Graded C — 29 out of 100, #26 of 34 beverages. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Citrus soda engineered for gamers.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100ml
Calories48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 18mg1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 0g
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 29

Low saturated fat ×10100
Low sodium ×2095
Protein ×50
Fiber ×50
Micronutrients ×100
Low sugar ×500

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#26 of 34 in Beverages. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Mountain Dew healthy?

It grades C — 29 out of 100, #26 of 34 beverages in our system. Citrus soda engineered for gamers.

How many calories are in Mountain Dew?

48 calories per 100ml. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Mountain Dew calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.