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Celsius Cherry Cola
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Celsius Cherry Cola

Celsius
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
5mg
Sodium
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Celsius Cherry Cola arrives in a slim 12 fl oz aluminum can with sporty, high-energy branding — think bright accents and copy that nods to fitness and performance. In the store you are most likely to find it in the refrigerated beverage aisle near energy drinks, enhanced waters, and fitness drinks, or on shelf displays next to diet colas and sparkling functional beverages. Shoppers reach for it during quick errands, post-workout runs, commutes, road trips, or when they want a low-calorie caffeinated soda alternative for afternoon pick-me-ups. The brand positions itself at the intersection of performance and lifestyle: marketed to active adults who want a boost without sugar, it leans on endorsements of natural extracts like green tea and guarana and visible vitamin dosages to suggest functional benefit. The label features cues that create a health halo — listings of added vitamins, botanical extracts, and language about energy — alongside small-print ingredient lists that include artificial sweetener and preservatives; there is no organic certification. From a processing perspective this is a highly formulated, multi-ingredient beverage made with concentrated extracts, intense sweeteners, colors, and stabilizers rather than whole foods. Sensory notes: effervescent and crisp with a cherry-cola aroma layered over cola caramel and citrus acid tang; sweetness is sharp and lingering from sucralose, and the mouthfeel is light and fizzy rather than syrupy. Rituals around it are grab-and-go: chilled from the fridge, cracked open at the gym, desk, or tailgate, or mixed with ice on the way to stay alert or refresh during social hangs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 1
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Filtered, Water,, Taurine,, Citric, Acid,, Caramel, Color,, Guarana, Seed, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Green, Tea, Extract,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Caffeine,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Sucralose,, Glucuronolactone,, Ginger, Root, Extract,, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Niacinamide,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride,, Riboflavin,, Chromium, Chelate,, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains multiple industrial additives (artificial sweetener, caramel color, preservatives, isolated extracts and flavorings) and vitamin fortification, consistent with ultra-processed products designed and formulated rather than made from whole foods.

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Common Questions about Celsius Cherry Cola

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This drink is low in calories (just 10 per serving) and has no added sugars, which is great if you're looking to cut back on the sweet stuff. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and other additives, so if you're aiming for a diet that's free of those, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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