Original Taste Coca-Cola is quite possibly the best-known beverage in the world, characterized as being pure and sweet in flavor. There are, of course, those who are increasingly looking at what goes into their go-to drink—i.e., sugar levels. The following is the detailed breakdown of how much sugar is in Coca-Cola Original Taste, specifically, the two top-selling 330ml can and 500 ml bottle packs.
Coca-Cola original taste sugar amount
One of the ingredients in Coca-Cola Original Taste is sugar, and it is high fructose corn syrup in the US or cane sugar everywhere else. The amount of sugar is stated on every can and bottle as per global nutritional labeling regulations.
330ml can:
- A regular 330ml can of Coca-Cola Original Taste contains 35 grams of sugar.
- That is about 7 teaspoons of sugar.
- It also contains about 139 calories.
500ml bottle
- A 500ml bottle of Coca-Cola Original Taste contains 53 grams of sugar.
- That is about 11 teaspoons of sugar.
- The amount of calories in this bottle is about 210 calories.
Making sense of the numbers
To put that into perspective:
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults limit their free sugars to 10% of total energy, and preferably 5%. For a typical adult, that is 25 to 50 grams of sugar per day.
A single 500ml can of Coca-Cola already exceeds the lower limit of this recommendation.
What Coca-Cola is doing about sugar
Coca-Cola is reacting to increased concerns about health related to sugar consumption and implementing a variety of changes worldwide to give people more choice and transparency:
1. Bigger Packaging:
Coca-Cola already offers mini cans and slim packs, like the 7.5 oz (222ml) mini can, which contains 25 grams of sugar, so it is simple for customers to keep portion sizes in check.
2. No-Sugar Options
The Coca-Cola brand portfolio includes sugar-free options like Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke, with identical taste but no sugar and no calories.
3. Clear Labeling:
Coca-Cola also labels nutrition facts on packaging and through its SmartLabel™ QR codes, allowing consumers to know what they are getting.
4. Recipe Changes:
It has also reformulated certain items in certain markets to lower the amount of sugar without sacrificing taste.
Last word
Coca-Cola Original Taste remains a favorite among millions of people worldwide, but it must be taken in moderation, particularly in its sugar variant. The 330ml can is already filled with an enormous amount of the daily recommended dose of sugar, while the 500ml bottle can surpass it.
Whether indulging in the original Coke or experimenting with the sugar-free varieties, Coca-Cola has something to suit all lifestyles. If you’re monitoring sugar for health reasons, always read the label—and look down the line at the many low- or no-sugar beverages in Coca-Cola’s global portfolio.
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