Coca-Cola® Original Taste Nutrition and Ingredients
As a global brand, Coca-Cola® needs little introduction. Original Coke, packaged in an iconic bottle, is available in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.
Since it’s founding in 1886, The Coca-Cola Company has introduced a variety of flavors, including Spiced, Cherry, Vanilla, Georgia Peach, California Raspberry, and many others. Its Original Taste flavor is available in various size bottles, from a small 7.5 fl oz container to the largest 2 liter size.
A standard 20-ounce bottle has 240 calories and 57 milligrams of caffeine. Read this post for a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in original taste Coca-Cola®.
Coca-Cola Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving size of 20 fluid ounces.
Calories
Each serving has 240 calories. Coke has zero fat and zero protein. Therefore, 100% of the 240 calories is derived from carbohydrates.
Note that the carbohydrates are entirely comprised of sugars. Moreover, all of the calories are generated from Added Sugars.
100% of calories are derived from added sugars
Total Sugars
As mentioned above, one serving of the soda contains 65 grams of total carbohydrates, all of which are added sugars.
High Amount of Added Sugars
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories. This one drink delivers 240 calories from added sugars. That is high.
According to the FDA, a 20% daily value or higher for a nutrient is considered high. In the case of this popular drink, the amount of added sugars is 130% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Although the list of ingredients includes high fructose corn syrup, I measured 65 grams of sugar. It measures out to approximately 1/3 cup.
65 grams added sugars (high fructose corn syrup) per 20 fl. oz serving
Individual calorie needs vary. Always consult your physician for dietary advice. For illustration purposes, we assume a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used for nutrition facts labels on packaged foods.
How to Calculate Daily Value
Here is how the daily value is calculated:
- FDA recommends limiting calories to 10% of total calories
- 10% of a 2,000 calorie daily diet = 200 calories (added sugar limit)
- 65 grams of added sugars x 4 calories per gram = 240 calories
- 240 calories = 130% of 200 calorie limit
Sodium
In addition to the sugar in this sweet drink, there are 75 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Caffeine
Caffeine is one of the ingredients in a coca-cola. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database, there are 34 milligrams of caffeine per 12 fluid ounces of coca-cola.
Based on that data, a 20 ounce serving of Coke has 57 milligrams of caffeine.
By comparison, an 8.4 fl. oz. can of Red Bull contains 80 milligrams of caffeine and an average brewed coffee (8 fl oz) contains 95 milligrams.
Here is a short list of the approximate amount of caffeine in Coca-Cola, based on various size servings:
- An 8 fl. oz. serving of Coca-Cola has 23mg of caffeine
- A 12 fl. oz. serving of Coca-Cola has 34mg of caffeine
- A 20 fl. oz. serving of Coca-Cola has 57mg of caffeine
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 20 fluid ounces
CALORIES
240TOTAL FAT
0g(0%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
65g(24%DV)
PROTEIN
0g| Saturated Fat | 0g (0%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 75mg (3%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 65g |
| Added Sugars | 65g (130%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Coca-Cola Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Coca-Cola.
Ingredients:Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine
Phosphoric Acid
An inorganic compound created from phosphorus, phosphoric acid is used to control pH balance in foods and beverages. Acids are a key component of creating a unique flavor in soft drinks.
Phosphoric Acid provides a tart, sharp, tangy flavor and a balance to the sweetness. It is also used to reduce or prevent growth of bacteria and fungi, which improves the shelf life of commercially processed food products.
Allergens
According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat and sesame.
Original Taste Coca-Cola is not made with any of the items that are considered common allergens.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: The Coca-Cola Company
