Cola
Cola by Pepsi provides 42 kcal per 100 ml, with 11.6 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 45% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sodas category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 16 oza (473 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | 199 kcal | 32 +30% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.6 g | 54.9 g | 20% | 8.2 +41% |
| Total sugars | 11.6 g | 54.9 g | 8 +45% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 −77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7670 Sodas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Very low sodium
- 8 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other sodas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sugar, Phosphoric Acid, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 16 oza (473 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0012000008382
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cola?
Cola contains 42 kcal per 100 ml and about 199 kcal per serving (16 oza (473 ml)).
How much sugar is in Cola?
Cola has 11.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cola healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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