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Sprite Soda, Zero
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Sprite Soda, Zero

Sprite
20 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The 20oz bottle of Sprite Zero is a familiar zero-sugar lemon-lime soda positioned as a crisp, modern take on a classic soft drink. Store placement: you’ll find it in the refrigerated soda aisle and grab-and-go cooler sections near other diet and zero-sugar sodas, energy drinks, and bottled waters, and often stacked by mixers and party drinks. Occasions: it suits quick convenience stops, road trips, movie nights, and game-day gatherings where people want cola alternatives without sugar. Brand positioning: marketed toward young adults, tastemakers, and active urban consumers who want a bold, nostalgic lemon-lime flavor without calories; the copy leans into creativity, trend culture, and refreshment as a lifestyle accessory. Label characteristics: labels emphasize “zero sugar,” “caffeine-free,” and “natural flavors” as health-friendly cues but carry no organic certification and use bright, minimalist branding rather than child-focused characters. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated soft drink containing artificial sweeteners and preservatives — in plain language, an ultra-processed beverage. Sensory details: bright, effervescent carbonation with a sharp, citrus lift and a clean, lingering sweet note from artificial sweeteners; texture is light and fizzy rather than viscous. Packaging type and ritual: sold in a clear PET bottle with a twist cap for portability; routines include grabbing a chilled bottle from a cooler, cracking it open for an immediate fizzy hit, or pouring it over ice in a plastic cup at parties. In American grocery culture Sprite Zero reads as a convenient, low-calorie taste option for consumers balancing flavor, image, and calorie avoidance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, CITRIC, ACID,, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, POTASSIUM, BENZOATE, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, ASPARTAME,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • potassium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 industrial ingredients and additives (artificial sweeteners, preservatives, natural flavor formulations) and is a ready-to-drink, industrially processed beverage, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Sprite Soda, Zero

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery concept, right? Sprite Zero is calorie-free, which might make it appealing if you’re watching your intake. However, it’s sweetened with artificial sweeteners, so while it won't spike your blood sugar, it might not provide the same satisfaction as a regular soda. It’s all about balance!

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicrefreshing
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