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

The drink is made from water, sugar, carbonated water, phosphoric acid, natural flavourings, caffeine and caramel colour; the presence of added sugar, phosphoric acid and the additives caramel colour (E150d) and carbonic acid (E338) places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar content in Coca-Cola affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

A 200 ml serving contains about 21 g of sugar, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetics and adds extra calories that may contribute to weight‑related blood‑pressure issues, even though the drink itself contains no salt.

Is Coca-Cola suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The formulation contains no animal‑derived ingredients or gluten, so it is vegan and gluten‑free; however, its high sugar level makes it unsuitable for keto diets, and while it is generally considered halal, certification may vary by market.

Coca-Cola • 200 ml

Coca-Cola Original Taste

Beverages

Product Insights

Coca-Cola Original Taste is a carbonated soft drink classified in the Sweetened Beverages family (PNNS groups: Beverages, Sweetened beverages). It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, phosphoric acid and food additives such as caramel colour (E150d) and carbonic acid (E338). Nutritionally, the beverage contains 10.6 g of sugars per 100 g, no fat, protein or salt, and 42 kcal of energy, which is low in fat and sodium but high in sugar relative to dietary recommendations.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal42 kcal

Carbohydrates10.6 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweetened beverages, this Coca-Cola has lower sugar (10.6 g vs 15.7 g), contains no fat or salt, and provides about half the calories (42 kcal vs 81 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

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