beverages
High added sugar and negligible fiber make soda strongly pro-inflammatory.
added sugar
+2.1
Frequent high-dose sugar intake is linked to inflammatory biomarkers.
caramel color
+0.6
Heavily processed additive profile.
phosphoric acid
+0.4
Often paired with poor nutrient balance.
zero fiber/protein
+0.7
No buffering nutrients to moderate glycemic load.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Often low FODMAP but still strongly pro-inflammatory.
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