Olipop vs. Poppi: Dietitian's Prebiotic Soda Review

Olipop vs. Poppi: Prebiotic Sodas

• Olipop and Poppi are two popular prebiotic soda brands that have gained popularity on social media.
• Both brands claim to promote gut health with their prebiotic ingredients.

What are Prebiotics?

• Prebiotics are a type of dietary fiber naturally found in plant-based foods like vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts.
• Prebiotic fibers can be extracted and added to foods and drinks, like Olipop and Poppi.
• Prebiotics help promote the growth of good bacteria in the digestive system.

Olipop Nutrition Facts and Ingredients

• Olipop has 35 calories, 2-5g of sugar, and 9g of prebiotic fiber per 12-oz serving.
• Olipop's proprietary blend "Olismart" includes ingredients like cassava root fiber, Jerusalem artichoke inulin, nopal cactus, calendula flower, kudzu root, and marshmallow root.
• Other ingredients include carbonated water, apple juice concentrate, natural flavorings, Himalayan pink salt, and stevia.

Olipop Ingredients

• Chicory root fiber, cassava root fiber, and Jerusalem artichoke inulin are prebiotic fibers that promote a healthy gut microbiome and digestion.
• Marshmallow root is used as a natural thickening agent and has soothing properties.
• Kudzu root is a prebiotic fiber source with potential benefits for treating alcohol dependence, lowering blood sugar, and treating liver damage.
• Calendula flower has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
• Nopal cactus has antiviral and antioxidant properties and may help regulate blood sugar.

Poppi Nutrition Facts and Ingredients

• A 12-oz can of Poppi soda has 25 calories, 4-5g of sugar, and 2g of fiber.
• Poppi's ingredient list includes sparkling water, organic cane sugar, organic apple cider vinegar, organic agave inulin, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, and stevia.

Poppi Ingredients

• Agave inulin is a type of fiber that promotes gut health.