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Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 6 ct
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Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 6 ct

Diet Coke
101.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Coke, sold in six-pack aluminum cans with a cardboard carrier (101.4 fl oz total), sits squarely in the soft-drink aisle of American supermarkets—stacked next to other cola variants, diet sodas, mixers and multipack waters. You’ll also find single cans chilled in refrigerated grab-and-go coolers near checkout. This product is marketed for everyday refreshment: quick at-home pours over ice, an easy mixer for social gatherings, or a portable companion on a road trip. Occasions include last-minute party runs, game-day snack spreads and casual brunches where a no-sugar option is desired. Brand positioning leans on decades of cultural familiarity and a retro-modern vibe: Diet Coke targets adults who want the Coca‑Cola profile without calories, trading on nostalgia, urban style and a “diet-conscious” marketing angle rather than family/kid-focused branding. The label promotes “no sugar, no calories” and lists “natural flavors,” creating a light health halo for consumers, but it contains no organic certification or child-oriented characters. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from carbonated water, intense sweeteners, colors, acids and flavorings. Sensory notes: a bright, sharp carbonation and a crisp, tingling mouthfeel with a lighter cola body than sugared colas; a subtle metallic-citrus and caramel aroma, and the characteristic brisk finish often associated with artificial sweeteners and phosphoric acid. Rituals around Diet Coke are habitual—reaching for a chilled can at lunch, cracking one open at a party, or carrying a slim can on a commute. Packaging emphasizes convenience and recyclability of aluminum while signaling a familiar, instantly recognizable brand presence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16.9 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (aspartame, caramel color, potassium benzoate, 'natural flavors', phosphoric acid) and is a formulated ready-to-drink product, placing it in the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Diet Coke Diet Soda Soft Drink 6 ct

The definition of 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, can't it? Diet Coke has zero calories, which might make it appealing if you're watching your weight. However, it’s important to consider that it contains artificial sweeteners and preservatives, making it more of a treat than a staple in a balanced diet. It’s all about moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicpracticalrefreshingconvenient
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