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Diet Pepsi Cola, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
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Diet Pepsi Cola, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

Pepsi
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Pepsi Cola in a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans is a familiar, brightly branded stack in the soda aisle — usually displayed alongside other diet colas, regular Pepsi variants, and competitive diet sodas like Diet Coke. You’ll also spot multipacks near impulse coolers, party supplies, and seasonal displays for backyard barbecues. It fits occasions where people want a familiar, low-calorie fizzy option: game-day spreads, movie nights, road trips, or casual get-togethers. Pepsi positions this product as a mainstream, youthfully modern cola with broad cultural recognition; marketing leans into lifestyle, refreshment, and pop-culture ties, while the “diet” label targets calorie-conscious adults and long-time brand loyalists seeking a lighter alternative. The can and pack graphics emphasize bold logo visibility rather than health claims; you’ll see “Diet” prominently but no organic certification or health halo beyond zero calories. The ingredient list includes artificial sweeteners and preservatives and a “natural flavor” line that reads as a nod to flavor complexity but not to natural/organic sourcing. Processing context: this is an industrially produced ready-to-drink beverage with multiple additives and high-level processing. Sensory details are immediate — lively carbonation, a sharp, clean cola bite, slight acidity from phosphoric and citric acids, and the caramel color giving a deep brown appearance; the aluminum can adds a cool metallic chime when opened. Rituals include chilling cans, popping tops, pouring over ice, and sharing from a multipack at social gatherings. The product sits squarely in American grocery culture as a convenient, recognizable, and social soft drink staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
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),, Caffeine,, 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (artificial sweeteners, preservatives, flavorings, caramel color) and is a ready-to-drink, mass-produced beverage, characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Diet Pepsi Cola, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a calorie-free way to enjoy a fizzy drink, Diet Pepsi fits the bill. However, it’s important to remember that it’s not a source of nutrients, so if you're aiming for a well-rounded diet, you might want to balance it with more wholesome options.

Perfect For

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

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