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Coca Cola Zero Sugar Diet Soda Soft Drink 2 l
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Coca Cola Zero Sugar Diet Soda Soft Drink 2 l

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
2 ltr
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 2 L sits on the soft drink aisle and in refrigerated grab-and-go fridges beside other colas, diet sodas, mixers and party-sized beverages — often on endcaps during promotions or stacked near chips and party supplies. It fits shopping trips for casual meals, parties, road trips and any grab-and-go errands when people want a fizzy, familiar option without sugar. The brand positioning leans on lifetime recognition: Coca‑Cola’s classic identity, a cross-generational appeal that targets teens through adults who want the iconic cola flavor with fewer calories. Marketing emphasizes refreshment, sociability and “zero sugar” as a modern, diet-friendly alternative rather than a health product. Label characteristics include bold brand logos, “Zero Sugar” health-halo wording and calls out sweeteners like stevia extract on some markets; it does not carry organic certification or natural-product claims beyond mentions of natural flavors or stevia extract, and it’s not aimed at children specifically. In plain language, this is an industrially manufactured, highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, flavorings, color, acids and non-nutritive sweeteners. Sensory details: crisp carbonation, light body, rapid effervescence and a lingering cola flavor with mild bitter-sweet aftertaste from artificial sweeteners; the 2 L plastic bottle is meant for sharing and pouring over ice, often used at meals, barbecues, game nights or mixed in cocktails. The ritual is communal — pop open, pour over ice, share a bottle — a familiarity that keeps it a staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 6
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
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, WATER,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, PHOSPHORIC, ACID,, ASPARTAME,, POTASSIUM, BENZOATE, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM,, CAFFEINE,, STEVIA, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (artificial sweeteners, caramel color, preservatives, flavorings) and is formulated and packaged through industrial processes, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Coca Cola Zero Sugar Diet Soda Soft Drink 2 l

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! While Coca Cola Zero Sugar has zero calories and no added sugars, it does contain artificial sweeteners, which some people prefer to limit. If you’re looking to cut back on sugar but still want a fizzy treat, it could fit into your lifestyle, but it's not a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

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