SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Mountain Dew Actually Healthy?
Mountain Dew is one of the most sugar-dense mainstream sodas: 46g in a single can, more than a Coke, plus caffeine that makes it easy to chain-drink. There is no fiber, protein, or anything else on board to slow it down. If soda is your habit, this is the flavor that most deserves a swap.
The numbers, per 1 can (12 fl oz)
| Calories | 170 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sugar | 46g |
| Carbs | 46g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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If you love it, try these instead
Same craving, better numbers. Every product below is in our verified catalog.
#1
OLIPOP
Prebiotic Soda - Ridge Rush
OLIPOP's citrus answer to the Dew: 4g of sugar and 9g of prebiotic fiber per can.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Mountain Dew |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 4g | 46g |
| Calories | 40 | 170 |
- same citrus charge
- 4g sugar vs 46g
- 9g prebiotic fiber
#2
Zevia
Zero Sugar Soda - Mountain Zevia
The citrus-charge flavor with caffeine and zero grams of sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Mountain Dew |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 46g |
| Calories | 0 | 170 |
- dew flavor, caffeinated
- 0g sugar vs 46g