Diet cola is a calorie-free carbonated soft drink sweetened with artificial sweeteners (typically aspartame, acesulfame-K, or sucralose) instead of sugar. It provides caffeine (~35-46mg per 330ml can) but no free sugars or calories. It is a useful tool for reducing sugar intake from regular cola; research on long-term sweetener health effects is ongoing but current evidence does not establish harm at typical consumption levels.
The phosphoric acid in diet cola still poses a dental erosion risk; drink with meals rather than sipping throughout the day. Diet cola is a better choice than regular cola for weight management and blood glucose control.
Where Cola, diet Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 30.0 mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 6.00 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 1.00 mg | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 1.00 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 0.000 µg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.