Mountain Dew Baja Blast
Mountain Dew Baja Blast is a tropical lime-flavored soda originally created as an exclusive flavor for Taco Bell restaurants. Its typical ingredients include carbonated water, high-fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavors, and citric acid, with its signature teal color coming from Blue 1 and Yellow 5. While it started as a fountain drink, it has since been released in bottles and cans for retail sale.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A standard 12-ounce serving contains about 170 calories, almost entirely from carbohydrates in the form of added sugars (around 46 grams), with no significant fat or protein. It provides minimal nutritional value beyond quick energy from sugar and small amounts of sodium and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 66 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 66 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 100% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 100% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 100% DV |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
Per 1 bottle (591 mL / 600 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Baja Blast is culturally notable for its strong association with Taco Bell and its 'Baja California' beach-themed marketing, which helped it develop a cult following. Nutritionally, its high sugar content and lack of other nutrients make it a classic example of an indulgent, occasional treat rather than a hydrating or nourishing beverage.
