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Coca-Cola
330 mlDrinkBarcode 5449000000996
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Coca-Cola is a sugary, ultra-processed soda safe for occasional drinking but not for daily habitual use.
A 330ml can has about 35g of sugar (roughly 7 teaspoons) and no fat or protein, and it's classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri-Score of E. The colour (E150d) and phosphoric acid are legal at these levels but carry contested or dose-dependent concerns for heavy or frequent drinkers, especially children.
Analysed Sep 9, 2026Confidence 78%
On the label
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 42 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 g |
| of which sugars | 10.6 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving size: 1 portion (330 ml)
What matters
- Caution
Sugar — 330ml can has ~35g sugar, a big chunk of daily added-sugar limits if drunk regularly.
- Caution
Sulphite ammonia caramel — Caramel colour E150d can contain 4-MEI, flagged as possibly carcinogenic in animal studies (contested in humans).
- Caution
Phosphoric acid — Phosphoric acid plus caffeine add up fast for heavy soda drinkers, especially kids.
Why it matters
Coca-Cola is a carbonated sugar-water drink with small amounts of colour, acid, flavourings and caffeine. None of the individual ingredients are dangerous at normal use, but the combination - ultra-processed (NOVA 4), Nutri-Score E, and ~10.6g sugar per 100ml - means it adds meaningful sugar and calories with essentially no nutrients. An occasional can is not a health risk for most healthy people; drinking it daily, especially in large amounts, is where the concern lies.
Full ingredient list (6 ingredients)
- Carbonated water83.4%Good
- Sugar10.6%Caution
- Sulphite ammonia caramel2%Caution
- Phosphoric acid2%Caution
- Natural flavouring2%Fine
- Caffeine2%Caution
As printed on the label: Eau gazéifiée, sucre, colorant : E150d, acidifiant : acide phosphorique, arômes naturels (extraits végétaux), dont caféine.
Sources (5)
- 1.EFSA statement on the safety of caramel colours (E150a-d)
- 2.EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives, Annex II
- 3.WHO guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
- 4.EFSA re-evaluation of phosphoric acid-phosphates (E338-341, E343)
- 5.Open Food Facts / Nutri-Score and NOVA classification methodology