Coca cola
High added sugar and acidity provide empty calories with no nutritional upside.
High sugar may contribute to obesity, diabetes, tooth decay. Contains caffeine; limit intake for children, pregnant individuals. Consume in moderation.
What's the verdict?
Sugary cola beverage using cane sugar, offering quick energy but lacking meaningful nutrients; popular worldwide yet linked to health concerns from high sugar and acidity.
Ingredients
6 listed · 4 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Carbonated Water (Base)
Primary hydration and fizz component; neutral nutritionally but carbonation may cause bloating, gas or acid reflux in sensitive people with no caloric contribution.
- Sugar (Sweetener)Caution
Cane sugar delivers sweetness and rapid energy but as added sugar raises glycemic load, promotes obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and tooth decay with no mitigating fiber.
- Caramel Color (Coloring Agent)Caution
Creates signature brown appearance via heated sugars; certain production methods yield 4-MEI with potential carcinogenic risks in high doses though regulated in beverages.
- Phosphoric Acid (Acidulant)Caution
Adds tart cola bite and preserves product; linked to tooth enamel erosion, potential bone density reduction from interfering with calcium absorption when consumed excessively.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring)
Proprietary natural extracts delivering unique cola taste; generally safe but opacity around composition may pose issues for those with undisclosed allergies or sensitivities.
- Caffeine (Stimulant)Caution
Provides mild alertness and energy boost; as a stimulant can lead to jitteriness, elevated heart rate, insomnia, dependency and is unsuitable for children or caffeine-sensitive individuals.
Nutrition
| calories | 140 |
|---|---|
| sodium | 45 |
| total carbohydrate | 39 |
| sugars | 39 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin d, calcium, iron, potassium.
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