Coca-Cola (The Coca-Cola Company)

No. 056 · Drinks · Added 15 Aug 2026

Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Company · 250 ml

17.5g sugar/ serving → 70% of adult daily limit

70kcal/serving

Sugar alone eats a large share of a child's daily limit in one serving, and it comes with caffeine and a couple of additives worth knowing about.

Contains caffeinePack states: not recommended for children under 3Contains an artificial sweetener

Per serving vs. daily limit

Total sugar17.5g / serving

Adult70%

Child 9–1388%

Child 4–8117%

sodium1.27mg / serving

Adult0%

Child 9–130%

Child 4–80%

Saturated fat0g / serving

Adult0%

Child 9–130%

Child 4–80%

Nutrition

Per serving
Energy	70 kcal
Total carbohydrates	17.5 g
Dietary fibre	0 g
Total sugar	17.5 g
Protein	0 g
Total fat	0 g
— saturated	0 g
— trans	0 g
Sodium	1.27 mg

Ingredients worth knowing

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Phosphoric Acid (INS 338), Caffeine, Caramel Colour (INS 150d), Sucralose (INS 955), Natural Cola-Type Flavours

Phosphoric Acid (INS 338)

Acidulant/flavouring in colas. Linked in studies to dental erosion and, with heavy long-term cola intake, lower bone density (EFSA).

Caffeine

Stimulant. Guidance generally advises against regular caffeine intake for young children; this pack states "not recommended for children under 3."

Caramel Colour IV (INS 150d)

Can contain trace 4-MEI, which California Prop 65 lists as a possible carcinogen; JECFA/EFSA consider levels in cola-type drinks within safe limits.

Sucralose (INS 955)

Artificial sweetener, approved by FDA/EFSA as safe. Some newer studies suggest possible gut-microbiome effects at high intake — evidence still developing.