Why is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from carbonated water plus a blend of industrial ingredients and five food‑grade additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the additives are caramel colour (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338), sodium citrate (E331), the artificial sweeteners aspartame (E951) and acesulfame K (E950).

Is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar a suitable choice for people managing diabetes or hypertension?

Because it contains no sugar and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 ml, the drink is generally safe for diabetics and those watching sodium intake, though the small amount of salt remains and the presence of artificial sweeteners may affect individual tolerance.

Is the aspartame used in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar a concern for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Yes; aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, and the label warns that the product contains a source of phenylalanine, so people with PKU should avoid it.

Coca-Cola • 330 ml

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is a carbonated diet cola marketed as a zero‑calorie soft drink. It belongs to the artificially sweetened beverages group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 4) and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. While it contains virtually no sugar, fat or salt and provides only about 0.3 kcal per 100 ml, it includes several artificial additives such as caramel colour (E150d), phosphoric acid (E338), sodium citrate (E331), aspartame (E951) and acesulfame K (E950), and carries a phenylalanine warning for people with PKU.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal0 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average beverages, this drink has essentially no sugar, fat, saturated fat or salt and delivers only 0.3 kcal per 100 ml, far below the typical 5.7 g sugar, 1 g fat and 1 g salt found in the category.

Ingredients

Kolsyrat vatten, färgämne (E150d), surhetsreglerande medel (E338, E331), sötningsmedel (aspartam, acesulfam K), naturliga aromer (inkl. koffein).

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Coca-Cola

250 ml