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Pepsi Cola Regular
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Pepsi Cola Regular

Pepsi
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
41g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepsi Cola Regular is a familiar sight in American grocery stores: a large, glossy 67.6 fl oz plastic bottle with the blue-red circular logo stacked in the beverage aisle and lined up in cold-case refrigerators alongside other colas, diet sodas, and mixers. It often sits near party supplies, bottled water, and juice concentrates, and is easy to spot in multi-pack displays during promotions. Shoppers reach for it on game-day runs, weekend barbecues, road trips, or anytime they want a sweet, carbonated lift. The brand leans on a century-plus of Americana—“Born in the Carolinas. Estd 1898.”—evoking nostalgia and broad pop-culture appeal; marketing targets teens and young adults while remaining a mainstream, family-oriented choice for celebrations and casual meals. The label uses nostalgic and energetic cues rather than health claims: you’ll see “natural flavor” listed among ingredients and a recyclable plastic symbol plus “Please recycle,” but no organic certification or front-of-pack wellness claims. Visuals and taste promise indulgence rather than nutrition. From a processing standpoint, this is an industrially formulated soft drink made with refined sweeteners and additives typical of mainstream sodas. Sensory details are unmistakable: bright effervescence, slick, tingling carbonation, and a sweet, slightly acidic cola flavor with caramel-colored liquid that pours readily from a screw-top bottle. Rituals include twisting the cap, pouring over ice in a glass or plastic cup, sharing at gatherings, or popping the top after a long day. It’s a convenience-oriented, flavor-forward beverage that fits into quick social rituals and impulse buys across American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Total Sugars41g
Added Sugars41g82%
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,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Caramel, Color,, Sugar,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Caffeine,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not 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 such as high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and 'natural flavor,' and is a ready-to-drink sweetened soda produced through extensive industrial processing, which fits the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Pepsi Cola Regular

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' If you're looking for hydration or a low-calorie option, Pepsi might not be your best bet. With 250 calories and 69 grams of sugar per serving, it's more of an occasional treat than a health food. But hey, sometimes a fizzy drink hits just the right spot!

Perfect For

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road-trip

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