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What drives the score
Processing 50% · Additives 30% · Nutrition 20% · How we score
Additives 7
- Seed and refined oils 0
- None found
- Added sugars 0
- None found
- Ultra-processing markers 1
- Flavourings
Ingredients
csd water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate (to protect taste), natural flavors, citric acid, caffeine, contains phenylalaline water gazeifiée, caramel colour e150d, sweeteners : aspartame, acesulfame k, flavourings, natural caffeine, phosphoric acid, citric acid
- E471 Additive
- oil Seed or refined oil
- syrup Added sugar
- flavouring Ultra-processing marker
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0.4 kcal | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g | |
| Salt | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g |
Low, medium and high use the UK Food Standards Agency thresholds.
Questions people ask
Is Diet Coke ultra-processed?
Yes. Diet Coke is classified as NOVA 4, ultra-processed. It contains flavourings, E150c (ammonia caramel), and E150d (sulphite ammonia caramel).
Is Diet Coke healthy?
Diet Coke scores 15/100 (Poor) on HowProcessed. A higher-scoring option in the same category is Sport water alkaline water (100/100).
What additives are in Diet Coke?
It contains 6 additives: E150c (Ammonia caramel), E150d (Sulphite ammonia caramel), E950 (Acesulfame K), E951 (Aspartame), E338 (Phosphoric acid), and E330 (Citric acid).
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