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Dr Pepper (Medium)
McDonald's

Dr Pepper (Medium)

Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegan
210
Calories
0g
Protein
58g
Carbs
70mg
Sodium
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A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
15

1 × 210 cal = 210 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

3%
Sodium70mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
114%
Sugar57g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
70mg3%
Total Carbohydrates
58g21%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
57g
Protein
0g0%

* 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.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
D
Score capped — low nutritional value
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
33.3 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
27.1 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
210 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Dr Pepper
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Caffeine.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper healthy?

The McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper?

The McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper has 210 calories, with 0g protein, 58g carbs, 57g sugar, and 70mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper?

The McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper is made from 1 component: Dr Pepper. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper is marked both vegetarian and vegan at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper lists 4 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, caramel color, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Medium Dr Pepper?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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