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Diet Coke Bottle
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Diet Coke Bottle

Diet Coke
20 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Coke (20 fl oz bottle) sits squarely in the chilled soda aisle and refrigerated grab-and-go cooler, usually shelved beside other colas, diet sodas and flavored sparkling waters. It’s a single-serve plastic bottle that appeals to shoppers looking for a portable, no-sugar pick-me-up for work breaks, commutes, and social gatherings. Occasions for purchase range from quick convenience runs and office lunches to parties and road trips where easy, recognizable refreshment is wanted. The brand positions itself as a modern classic — familiar, urban, and style-conscious — marketed to adults who want the bold soda experience without calories; its advertising leans on lifestyle and refreshment cues rather than nutrition claims. On the label you’ll see “zero-calorie” and “no sugar,” alongside ingredient claims like “natural flavors,” but there’s no organic certification and the look is not aimed at children; the slim silhouette of variants often skews toward a fashion-forward adult audience. In plain terms this is an ultra-processed soft drink made from carbonated water, artificial sweetener, acidity regulators, preservatives and colorings. Sensory notes: a sharp, effervescent fizz, quick cold bite from carbonation, a clean but slightly metallic sweetness from aspartame, and a thin, slippery mouthfeel compared with sugary colas. Rituals around Diet Coke are familiar — cracked open from a cooler, sipped during scrolling or conversation, and kept on a desk or in a cup holder. It’s a culturally entrenched, convenience-focused option for those who want cola flavor without calories.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
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,, ASPARTAME,, PHOSPHORIC, ACID,, POTASSIUM, BENZOATE, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CITRIC, ACID,, CAFFEINE..

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 industrial ingredients (aspartame, preservatives, caramel color), formulated flavoring and extensive processing typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Diet Coke Bottle

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Diet Coke has zero calories and no sugar, which might make it a better choice compared to regular soda if you’re watching your calorie intake. However, it’s important to remember that while it’s low in calories, it doesn’t provide any nutritional benefits, so think of it more as a refreshing treat than a health food.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep

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