Sprite, Soda Lemon-lime

Sprite, Soda Lemon-lime

Sprite

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Sprite, Soda Lemon-lime contains 4 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories: 39.4 kcal
Protein: 0 g
Carbs: 10.7 g
Fat: 0 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

High-Fructose Corn SyrupConcentrated free fructose drives hepatic de novo lipogenesis; the signature ultra-processing sweetener.high

Corn/Glucose SyrupRefined glucose polymer; pure glycemic load with zero nutrition.medium

Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium

Sodium BenzoateBenzene-formation risk with ascorbic acid; implicated with dyes in the Southampton hyperactivity findings.medium

Citric AcidUbiquitous acidulant; the citrate is identical to endogenous metabolite.low

Sodium CitratesCitrate buffer salt.low

Full ingredients

CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE

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