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Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 1.25 l
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Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 1.25 l

Diet Coke
1.25 ltr
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Coke Diet Soda (1.25 L) is a ubiquitous diet cola that lives on the center shelves and in the chilled coolers of American supermarkets. You'll most often find it in the soft drinks aisle next to other diet and regular colas, bottled waters, and mixer sodas, and in grab-and-go refrigerated displays near the deli and checkout. It’s designed for everyday occasions — from lunchboxes and road trips to backyard barbecues and late-night study sessions — offering a no‑sugar, no‑calorie option for people who want cola flavor without the sugar. Brand positioning leans into a crisp, modern, slightly urban sensibility: Diet Coke markets itself to adults seeking a lighter alternative that still feels stylish and familiar, with a heritage rooted in decades of pop‑culture advertising. Labels emphasize diet benefits with “no sugar” and “zero calories” cues rather than organic or natural certifications; it contains “natural flavors” on the ingredient list but carries no child-focused characters or health‑food claims. In plain terms, this is a highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, sweeteners, colorings, acids, preservatives and flavorings. Sensory experience centers on quick, sharp carbonation, a clean, cola-like bitterness and the thin, effervescent mouthfeel typical of diet sodas; the packaging is a tall plastic bottle with a twist cap meant for single or shared consumption and an easy ritual — chill, open, sip, and enjoy the fizz. In American grocery culture Diet Coke functions as both a habitual staple and a nostalgic icon: it’s the go-to zero‑calorie cola people reach for when they want a familiar, refreshing lift without the sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 3.5
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

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, preservatives, flavorings) and is manufactured through extensive processing, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 1.25 l

The healthiness of Diet Coke really depends on your perspective and dietary goals! It's calorie-free and sugar-free, which can be appealing if you're watching your weight or sugar intake. However, some people prefer to limit artificial ingredients, so it's about finding what works best for you.

Perfect For

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