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Diet Coke Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz slim cans, 8 pack
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Diet Coke Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz slim cans, 8 pack

Diet Coke
96 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Coke, sold here as an 8-pack of slim 12 fl oz cans (96 fl oz total), is a mainstay of the American beverage aisle. You’ll find it in the soft drink section—stocked beside other colas, diet/light soda varieties and mixer options—and often chilled in convenience store coolers or featured on endcaps during multipack promotions. It fits quick grocery runs, party or game-day prep, road trips and anytime moments when someone wants a calorie-free fizz. The brand positions itself as a bold, modern alternative to sugared cola: culturally familiar, broadly marketed to adults who want the cola taste without sugar, and frequently tied to lifestyle and pop-culture moments rather than child-focused branding. Labels emphasize “diet” and “no sugar/no calories,” lending a health-halo to shoppers looking for lower-calorie options, but there are no organic or natural-certification claims beyond the ingredient listing’s “natural flavors.” From a processing standpoint this is a highly formulated soft drink: carbonated water flavored and stabilized with sweeteners and additives. Sensory notes include a sharp, effervescent carbonation, a thin, crisp mouthfeel with quickly perceived sweetness from aspartame, and a clean finish with phosphoric and citric acid bite. The slim can packaging reads modern and portable—ideal for a single-serve ritual: cold can, audible pop, and instant fizz. People commonly use it as a standalone refreshment, a mixer for cocktails, or a palate-sharpener between richer foods. Its convenience, long shelf life and familiar taste profile make it an everyday choice in many American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
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

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 and additives (aspartame, caramel color, potassium benzoate, 'natural flavors') and is a formulated, ready-to-drink product, placing it in the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Diet Coke Soda Soft Drink, 12 fl oz slim cans, 8 pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're watching your calorie intake, Diet Coke is a zero-calorie drink, which might make it appealing as a low-calorie option. However, it doesn’t provide any vitamins or minerals, so it’s not exactly a health food. Think of it as a fun, bubbly treat rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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