If you’re concerned about the ingredients in your beverages, you may be wondering whether 7UP contains high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a sweetener that has raised plenty of health questions in recent years. Let’s take a closer look at various 7UP products and their ingredients to answer this question.
7Up & High Fructose Corn Syrup
Original 7Up, Cherry 7UP, and Tropical 7Up have high fructose corn syrup. However, 7Up Zero Sugar, Cherry 7Up Zero Sugar, Simple 7Up, 7UP Lemon-Lime Made With Real Sugar, and 7Up Lemon-Lime Made In Mexico do not contain it.
If you prefer real sugar instead of HFCS in your sodas, you can consider 7Up Lemon-Lime Made With Real Sugar, 7UP Lemon-Lime Made In Mexico, or Simple 7UP. Be aware that Simple 7UP is also sweetened with Stevia.
You can view the full ingredients of the various 7Up products below.
| 7up Product | HFCS (Yes or No)? | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Original 7UP | Yes | Filtered Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor) |
| Simple 7UP | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Lemon Extract, Lime Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract |
| 7UP Zero Sugar | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Natural Flavors, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor) |
| 7UP Cherry | Yes | Filtered Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Red 40 |
| 7UP Cherry Zero Sugar | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Aspartame, Potassium Citrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Natural Flavors, Red 40 |
| 7Up Tropical | Yes | Filtered Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40 |
| 7Up Tropical Zero Sugar | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Potassium Benzoate (Preservative), Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Color), Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40 |
| 7Up Lemon-Lime Mad With Real Sugar | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). |
| 7Up Lemon-Lime Made In Mexico | No | Filtered Carbonated Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor). |
Final Thoughts
Whether or not 7UP contains high fructose corn syrup depends on the specific product variation. Original 7UP, 7UP Cherry, and 7Up Tropical are the ones you want to avoid if consuming HFCS does not fit into your diet.
If you’re looking to avoid HFCS in your soft drinks, you have options within the 7UP product line, such as the Zero Sugar, Made With Real Sugar, Made In Mexico, and Simple varieties.
It’s always a good idea to check the ingredients list on the actual product label if you have specific dietary preferences or restrictions since ingredients can change without notice.
