Us vs. Them: How OLIPOP Stacks up to Other Sodas

Our co-founders, Ben and David, spent years on a quest for a healthier, tastier soda that could undermine the old guard of soda behemoths. In their search for research-backed ingredients, they put together a team of some of the top microbiome researchers in the world.

OLIPOP tastes like the soda you grew up sipping but with the added benefit of microbiome and digestive health support. While many other sodas have 39g of sugar or more and zero nutritional value, OLIPOP has 2-5 grams of sugar and a combination of plant fiber, prebiotics, and botanicals for both a sweet and healthy taste.

By taking a look at the nutrition label for a can of OLIPOP you'll find 9g of dietary fiber and only 2-5g of sugar. But what you won't find is high fructose corn syrup or any artificial colors or flavors.

What is a Prebiotic Soda?

Prebiotic soda is a soda alternative packed with prebiotic fiber to support your gut. By adding nutritious, high-fiber ingredients, prebiotic soda joins the soda aisle as a healthier, gut-friendly option for soda drinkers. Just like regular soda, prebiotic soda features a delicious taste and bubbly soda experience once you pop open the can. Yet a quick look at the back ingredient label highlights just how different it is from a regular can of soda.

Prebiotic fibers help support gut health, immune health, and other factors for your health. And since only 7% of Americans are consuming the recommended amount of fiber every day, finding any way to increase this important nutrient in your diet is a good idea. A prebiotic soda like OLIPOP contains 9 grams of fiber, zero artificial colors, and is significantly lower in added sugars than traditional sodas.

Probiotics vs. Prebiotics

You may be thinking, “wait, aren’t they called probiotics?” Nope!

While they sound similar, prebiotics and probiotics are different. (Although both play a role in supporting digestive health.)

Probiotics are live organisms, like bacteria, that live in your body. These “good” bacteria line the inside of your gut and offer a host of beneficial roles in your body.

And just like all living things, probiotics need fuel to survive. And that's where prebiotic fiber comes in. Essentially, prebiotics act as “food” for probiotics.

Prebiotic Fiber has many health benefits such as supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria, supporting calcium absorption, and decreasing levels of harmful bacteria in the gut.

Celebrating Good Times With Good People

You might think humans are at our happiest when we’re receiving big recognition or crossing huge milestones, but we believe it’s the seemingly insignificant moments shared with the people we love that bring us the most happiness. Family movie nights, road trips, Sundays on the couch. Soda lives in the background of these moments. This means it can be more than just a refreshing beverage…It’s also a connection to the people we love.

Olipop is a soda made to share. You can feel good about sharing OLIPOP with the people you love because we make our soda with wholesome ingredients, not spoonfuls of sugar. Instead of high fructose corn syrup, we sweeten OLIPOP with natural ingredients like cassava root, Stevia, and fruit juices. Plus each can contains prebiotics, aka fuel for the probiotics that already live in your gut. So when you drink OLIPOP, our prebiotics work together with the probiotics in your gut to support your microbiome (and an array of other amazing human functions!).