Cola
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100ml)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 43 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 43 kcal in each 100ml:
About Cola
A common sugary drink, useful as a liquid-calorie reference.
Health Benefits of Cola
Pure sugar-water calories
Cola is 43 kcal per 100ml; a 500ml bottle holds 215 kcal and about 53g sugar (~13 sugar cubes). Its calories come almost entirely from added sugar, with no protein, fat or fibre.
Diet cola is a swap
Diet cola (sweetened with artificial sweeteners) is nearly calorie-free, helping those who want the fizz without the calories. But the long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on gut bacteria are still being studied, so drink moderately.
Sugary drinks and weight
Liquid calories produce little satiety, so sugar-sweetened drinks add daily calories without triggering compensation. Make water, sparkling water and unsweetened tea the main drinks, and treat sugary soda as an occasional treat, not daily hydration.