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Diet Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie
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Diet Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie

Pepsi
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepsi Diet Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie (67.60 fl oz) is a large-format, high-visibility diet cola aimed at shoppers who want the cola ritual without calories. You'd find it in the refrigerated soda aisle or on ambient shelves in the soft drinks section, shelved beside other diet colas, sugar-free mixers, and caffeine-forward sodas; larger bottles often sit near party packs, mixers for mixers for parties, and convenience grab-and-go displays. It suits grocery runs for gatherings, road trips, movie nights, or anytime someone wants a familiar cola flavor while watching calories. The brand positioning leans on heritage cola culture and modern diet convenience: Pepsi’s bold logo and the word 'Diet' or 'Zero Calorie' signal a youth-leaning, on-the-go demographic that cares about taste and calorie control, often marketed to adults who grew up with cola but now prefer sugar-free options. Labeling emphasizes zero calories and zero sugar as health halos, but there are no organic or natural-certification claims; flavor is described as 'natural flavor' while other ingredients are clearly industrial. In plain terms this is a highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), preservatives, and flavor stabilizers. Sensory experience: bright carbonation, a crisp cola bite, bitter-sweet aftertaste from artificial sweeteners, and a dark caramel appearance. Packaging is utilitarian — a large plastic bottle with a screw cap — and the ritual is communal: poured over ice at parties or pulled from the cooler on a long drive, consumed for refreshment, caffeine lift, or to complement salty snack foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 1
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,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Aspartame,, Natural, Flavor,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Caffeine,, Citric, Acid,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor)..

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 (artificial sweeteners, caramel color, preservatives, EDTA, and flavorings) and is formulated through extensive industrial processing, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Diet Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery term! Diet Pepsi has zero calories and no added sugars, making it a low-calorie option compared to regular sodas. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and other ingredients that some people prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your personal health goals and dietary preferences!

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