Caffeineis an ingredient found in many beverages and foods, such as coffee, tea, colas and chocolate. It is one of the ingredients that helps give Coca‑Cola its unique great taste.
How much caffeine is in co*ke? How much caffeine is in Diet co*ke?
People are often surprised when they learn that the amount of caffeine inco*keorDiet co*keis much less than in the same-sized coffee. co*ke’s caffeine content is 34mg for a 12-oz can, and Diet co*ke caffeine content is 46mg. That’s three to four timeslessthan coffee! The same-sized coffee, in this case a 12-oz cup, has 140mg or more.
Do you have caffeine-free soda?
We know not everyone likes caffeinated drinks or wants them all the time. That’s why we offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, so people can make the choice for themselves and their families.
Some are caffeine-free versions of our classic Coca‑Cola beverages. Others are naturally caffeine-free, like our juices and waters. Did you know?SpriteandFrescasoda are also caffeine-free.
Enjoy these popularcaffeine-free drinks:
- Caffeine-Free Coca‑Cola,Caffeine-Free Diet co*keand Caffeine-Free Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar
- Seagram’s Ginger Ale,Diet Ginger Ale,TonicandSeltzer
- SpriteandSprite Zero
- Fanta,Fanta GrapeandFanta Zero Orange
- Juices likeSimplyandMinute Maid
How can I tell if there’s caffeine in my drink?
We include caffeine information in multiple places including caffeine content near the Nutrition Facts label on our cans and bottles.
Is caffeine bad for you?
Caffeine is known to be safe when consumed in moderation. Every day, millions of people enjoy food and beverages with caffeine, including coffee, tea and soft drinks. Because caffeine has been consumed for centuries, we know a lot about it. It is widely studied, and how much we use in our drinks is known to be safe.
We know not everyone likes caffeinated drinks or wants them all the time though. That’s why we offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, includingCaffeine-Free Coca‑Cola,Caffeine-Free Diet co*ke, Sprite and Fresca soda so you can make the choice for yourself and your families.
If you are concerned about the effects of caffeine, speak to your doctor.
How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine is known to be safe when consumed in moderation. Scientists and health authorities generally say that moderate caffeine intake is about 400 mg/day for most healthy adults. They advise a lower intake for pregnant women. This is much more than is found in a 12oz can of Coca‑Cola. We recommend that anyone with questions about caffeine intake speak with their doctor.
Is caffeine addictive?
Caffeine is a mild stimulant, and if you have it regularly and then stop abruptly, you may experience some minor effects. But most of us can reduce or eliminate caffeine from our diets without serious problems.
Many people around the world enjoy consuming caffeine every day, in beverages like coffee, tea and soft drinks. People are often surprised to learn that Coca‑Cola actually contains much less caffeine than in the same amount of coffee.
We know that not everyone drinks caffeine and not everyone wants to drink it all the time, so we also offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, including [insert local caffeine-free example] so people can make the choice for them and their families.
If you have questions about caffeine, we recommend you contact your doctor.
There are 39 grams of sugar in a 12 ozCoca‑Colacan. Our smaller portion sizes, like our7.5 oz mini soda can, have less sugar and fewer calories.
Coca‑Cola comes in several sizes (availability varies based on geography).
- 7.5 oz – 25g of sugar and 90 calories
- 8 oz – 26g of sugar and 100 calories
- 8.5 oz – 28g of sugar and 100 calories
- 12 oz – 39g of sugar and 140 calories
- 16 oz – 52g of sugar and 190 calories
- 20 oz – 65g of sugar and 240 calories
Do you have any drinks with fewer calories?
We are committed to making more reduced- and no-sugar versions of many of the drinks you love availableandmaking them easier to find.
- 18 of our 20 top global brands have a reduced- or no-sugar option
- In 2018, there were approximately 400 reformulations around the world
- In the U.S., 250 of the 800+ beverages we offer are reduced- and no-sugar
- 44% of our sparkling soft drink brands come in convenient packages of 250 mL (8.5 oz.) or less.
How is The Coca‑Cola Company reducing sugar from their drinks?
People’s tastes and preferences are changing, so we’re changing, too. Driven by our passion for consumers, we have been shifting our mindset and culture, as well as the way we measure our success, resulting in bold action to transform our portfolio.
- Gradually reducing sugar across our entire portfolio- we are taking action on sugar reduction even where it means changes to our most popular, time-tested products—putting our strength in innovation to work for our consumers’ evolving needs.
- Making smaller, more convenient packages so controlling sugar intake is easier- smaller, more convenient packaging helps people control sugar intake more easily for themselves and their families. Today, about 44% of our sparkling soft drink brands come in convenient packages of 250 mL (8.5 oz.) or less.
- Offering more new drinks that provide benefits like nutrition and hydration- we’re looking for ways, whenever we can, to make many of our beverages better and more nutritious by providing vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, while also introducing more dairy, plant-based beverages and different sweetness level options to meet an increasing range of consumer choices. With this in mind, we launched more than 600 products in 2018 including:
- Sprite Fiber+, a no-sugar drink with dietary fiber and the flavor and refreshment consumers expect from Sprite, was launched inChina.
- Coca‑Cola Batch Blends Coffee and Chocolate, a no-sugar beverage combining refreshing Coca‑Cola taste with chocolate and real coffee from Brazil, was launched in Vietna
- smartwater alkaline, which is ionized to ensure the pH level is 9+, was launched in select U.S. markets.
- Giving people the information they need to make informed choices- we continue to put clear, easy-to-find nutrition information right up front to support informed choices, without the guesswork. We lead the food and beverage industry in voluntary front-of-package calorie labeling.
Is soda bad for you?
People have been enjoyingCoca‑Colafor 130 years. They love the unique taste. But, we know people have concerns about eating or drinking too much sugar. That is why we’retaking actionshould you want less sugar. This includes reducing sugar in more than 500 of our drinks around the world.
And so you have choices to help manage your sugar and calorie intake, we have:
- a variety of great-tasting beverages with reduced or no sugar
- smaller sizes available, like our7.5-oz. mini soda cans of Coca‑Colaand more
- calorie information right on front of our bottles and cans – right where you can see it
Many of our beverages contain sugar, which has calories. While sugar is fine in moderation, too much of it isn’t good for anyone. Having too many calories, including from soft drinks with sugar, can contribute to weight gain.
If you are concerned about your health or diet, please speak to your doctor.
Do you have sugar-free drinks?
We want to give you choices, so you can decide what’s right for your lifestyle and diet. We offer more than 800 beverages in the U.S. Of these, 250 arereduced- or no-sugar.
Check out these options, including sugar-free soda:
- Diet co*ke
- co*ke Zero Sugar
- DASANI
- Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea
- smartwater
- Sprite Zero
- vitaminwater zero
How can I tell if I have a sugar-free soda?
We know it’s important for you to have clear nutrition facts about your favorite beverages. That’s why we make it simple and easy to find. Look at the Nutrition Facts label. It’s on the back of every can or bottle and shows how much sugar your drink has.
Our SmartLabel™ QR codes on our products also include nutrition facts about our Coca‑Cola products.
Aspartame is a sugar alternative, used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low or no sugar and calorie option. We use aspartame in some of our products because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.
Is aspartame safe?
Yes. Aspartame is safe. It is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients in the world.
Science and health professional organizations have affirmed sugar substitutes, like aspartame, are safe. So have food safety authorities, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
However, if you have the rare hereditary disorder phenylketonuria (PKU), you should strictly limit your intake of phenylalanine. This is a common amino acid found in aspartame. If we use aspartame, we say on our bottles and cans that there is phenylalanine so please check closely.
Have questions about PKU or your diet? Please talk to your doctor.
What Coca‑Cola products contain aspartame?
We sweeten several of our drinks with aspartame like some of these favorites:
- co*ke Zero Sugar
- DietBarq’s
- Diet co*ke
- Diet co*keFeistyCherry
- Fanta Zero
- Fresca
- Gold Peak Diet Tea
- MelloYelloZero
- Minute Maid Light
- PibbZero
- Seagrams Ginger Ale Zero Sugar
- Sprite Zero
Why do you use aspartame in your drinks?
Aspartame is a sugar alternative, used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low or no sugar and calorie option. We use aspartame in some of our products, including [Diet co*ke and co*ke Zero], because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.
All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Do your popular sodas contain aspartame?
a.Coca‑Cola
No. Our Coca‑Cola Classic taste is not sweetened with aspartame. Depending on where you are in the world, we use either high fructose corn syrup or cane sugar to give you that refreshing taste you love.
b.co*ke Zero
Yes. We sweeten co*ke Zero Sugar in our bottles and cans with a blend of aspartame and acesulfame potassium (or Ace-K). Together, they create a great taste with zero sugar and zero calories.
c.Diet co*ke
Yes. Diet co*ke in our bottles and cans is sweetened with aspartame. We also offer Diet co*ke sweetened with SPLENDA®.
d.Sprite
No, but Sprite Zero in the US is sweetened with a blend of aspartame and Ace-K for a crisp, clean taste with reduced or no calories.
How can I tell if my soda contains aspartame?
We know it’s important for you to have clear facts about your favorite beverages, including the ingredients we use. That’s why we make ingredient information simple and easy to find.
One of the first places you can look is the ingredients list next to the Nutrition Facts label. It’s on the back of every can or bottle.
OurSmartLabel™ QR codes on our packaging also include nutrition facts about our Coca‑Cola products.
Is there a link between diet sodas containing aspartame and cancer?
The safety of our ingredients and beverages is really important to us. As aspartame is a key ingredient used in a number of our products, we’re interested in all studies on it. According to experts, including experts from the American Cancer Society the research into this topic shows that aspartame is safe for people to consume.
Aspartame is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients in the world, with scientific studies consistently confirming its safety. It has been confirmed as safe by globally recognized authorities, including the FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Artificial sweeteners (sometimes called sugar alternatives) can replace
sugar in foods and drinks to give you a sweet taste but with few or no calories. They are often several hundred times sweeter than sugar. So compared to sugar, only a little is needed for the same sweet taste.
We use sugar substitutes because while sugar in moderation is fine, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone. We know people have concerns about eating or drinking too much sugar. That is why we’re taking action should you want less of it. This includes reducing sugar in more than 500 drinks around the world.
Do you use artificial sweeteners?
Yes. We are always rethinking many of our recipes to give you options with less sugar and fewer or no calories. To do this, we use a range of artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes, like Stevia leaf extract and aspartame. Each has its own unique taste and is often several hundred times sweeter than sugar. So compared to sugar, only a little is needed for the same sweet taste.
*While sugar also has 16 calories per teaspoon, you don't need as much aspartame to get the same sweet taste you love.
Which artificial sweeteners does The Coca‑Cola Company use?
We use a number of different sugar alternatives in our drinks, including:
- Acesulfame potassium
- Brand names - Sweet One®, Sunett®
- Calories – 0
- Sweetness - 200x sweeter than sugar
- Aspartame
- Brand names - Nutrasweet®, Equal®
- Calories – 16 calories per teaspoon*
- Sweetness - 200x sweeter than sugar
- Stevia leaf extract
- Brand names - Truvia®, PureVia®
- Calories – 0 calories per teaspoon
- 200x to 400x sweeter than sugar
- Sucralose
- Brand names - SPLENDA®
- 0 calories per teaspoon
- 600x sweeter than sugar
Why does The Coca‑Cola Company use artificial sweeteners?
We want to give you choices, so you can decide what’s right for your lifestyle and diet. We offer more than 800 beverages in the U.S. Of these, 250 arereduced- or no-sugar.
We want to give you great-tasting choices with fewer or no calories. We also use sugar substitutes because they are confirmed safe by the FDA and thoroughly tested in scientific studies.
Can drinking soft drinks with sugar alternatives make you fat?
No. Sugar alternatives are used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low, or no sugar and calorie option. Because sugar alternatives provide a sweet taste with few or no calories, they can help people manage their calorie intake.
We believe that a balanced lifestyle is key to successful weight management. We use sugar alternatives in some of our products because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.
All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Can low-calorie or zero sugar drinks can make you crave other sweet things?
Many people enjoy sweet tastes from time to time, and that’s normal. The sweet taste of [Coca‑Cola Light / Diet co*ke] is an important part of what makes it unique. We believe that when all the research is taken into account, it shows that sugar alternatives used in drinks like [Coca‑Cola Light / Diet co*ke] do not increase people’s appetite for sweet things.
It’s important to us to make sure that we offer a wide range of beverage choices that suit different tastes and lifestyles.
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