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Diet Pepsi Cola, Caffeine Free
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Diet Pepsi Cola, Caffeine Free

Diet Pepsi
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Pepsi Cola, Caffeine Free (67.6 fl oz) is a large-format, zero-calorie cola that reads like a familiar fixture of American grocery shelves. You’ll find it in the soft drink aisle—stacked with other diet sodas, regular colas, and mixer options—often near multipacks, bottled water, and nonalcoholic party staples; occasionally it appears in refrigerated displays at deli or checkout islands for grab-and-go shoppers. Its occasions are broad: a family stocking up for a weekend gathering, someone preparing for a road trip or tailgate, or a person who prefers a sugar-free soda alongside fast-food or convenience meals. Brand positioning leans on iconic, mainstream Americana—Pepsi’s heritage and pop-culture advertising—framing the product as a calorie-conscious way to enjoy classic cola flavor; marketing targets adults and teens seeking familiar taste without sugar or caffeine. The label signals modern diet cues: “Diet,” “Caffeine Free,” and calorie-free positioning, with no organic or natural-certification marks; it does list “natural flavor” but otherwise relies on ingredient and nutrition claims rather than health or kid-focused gimmicks. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated beverage made with refined and synthetic additives rather than whole-food ingredients. Sensory details: visually it’s dark caramel in a clear PET bottle with a screw cap; carbonation delivers a sharp, bubbly, clean mouthfeel with a crisp finish from phosphoric and citric acids and the sweet, slightly metallic aftertaste common to intense artificial sweeteners. The ritual is familiar—poured over ice in a glass at social gatherings, sipped from the bottle on long drives, or paired with salty, savory snacks during casual meals.

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,, Aspartame,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Acesulfame, Potassium..

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?

This product is ultra-processed: it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as aspartame, acesulfame potassium, caramel color, preservatives, acidulants, and formulated flavorings rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Diet Pepsi Cola, Caffeine Free

Well, it depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' If you're looking for a low-calorie beverage option without added sugars, Diet Pepsi fits the bill with zero calories. However, it's important to remember that it contains artificial sweeteners and other additives, so it might not be the best choice if you're trying to avoid processed foods altogether.

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