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Diet Coke

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke contains 7 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
0 kcal
Protein
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
0 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

AspartameIARC classified aspartame possibly carcinogenic (2B) in 2023; also the WHO NNS caution. PKU risk is absolute.high
Added CaffeineAdded (not brewed) caffeine in formulated products; dosing is easy to stack unknowingly.medium
Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium
Caramel Color IIIAmmonia-process caramel contains 2-/4-methylimidazole, a possible carcinogen.medium
Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium
Phosphoric AcidCola acid; high inorganic phosphate intake is linked to vascular and bone effects, especially with poor kidney function.medium
Potassium BenzoateBenzoate class: benzene-formation potential with vitamin C.medium
Caramel Color IPlain caramel made without ammonia; the benign end of the caramel class.low
Citric AcidUbiquitous acidulant; the citrate is identical to endogenous metabolite.low

Full ingredients

CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE. PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE NO CALORIES, NO SUGAR

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.