Coca Cola original taste
High sugar, phosphoric acid and additives yield low nutritional value with multiple health concerns.
High in added sugar and caffeine; may contribute to tooth erosion, weight gain, bone density concerns from phosphoric acid, and stimulant effects. Limit intake especially for children and caffeine-sensitive individuals.
What's the verdict?
This artificially sweetened beverage combines carbonated water, sugar, and sucralose for its classic taste along with caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine. It offers refreshment but lacks significant nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
7 listed · 5 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Carbonated Water (Base/Solvent)
Primary component providing volume and fizz for refreshment; offers basic hydration but carbonation may cause bloating, gas or acid reflux in sensitive people with no added nutritional benefits.
- Sugar (Sweetener)Caution
Delivers sweetness and quick energy but as added sugar it raises glycemic load, promotes obesity, diabetes risk, tooth decay and cardiovascular strain with frequent consumption.
- Caramel Color (Coloring Agent)Caution
Provides the characteristic dark hue; certain production methods yield 4-MEI which has potential carcinogenic links in animal studies though typical beverage levels are deemed safe by regulators.
- Phosphoric Acid (Acidity Regulator)Caution
Imparts tartness and preserves the drink; high intake linked to reduced calcium absorption, potential bone weakening and dental enamel erosion over time.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring)
Secret blend delivering the iconic Coca-Cola taste; considered safe but opacity may hide allergens or compounds of concern for sensitive consumers with no direct nutritional role.
- Caffeine (Stimulant)Caution
Adds mild alertness and flavor bitterness; as a stimulant it can disrupt sleep, raise heart rate, cause anxiety or dependency particularly in excess or for sensitive groups.
- Sucralose (Sweetener)Caution
Zero-calorie artificial sweetener enhancing taste without sugar calories; FDA-approved but research indicates possible gut microbiome disruption and other effects with ongoing consumer safety debates.
Nutrition
| calories | 42 |
|---|---|
| sodium | 10 |
| total carbohydrate | 10.6 |
| sugars | 10.6 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin d, calcium, iron, potassium.
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