Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink
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Coca-Cola Light is a zero-sugar, zero-calorie cola sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium. It scores ED4: nothing on nutrition, ingredients lose points for the two sweeteners, phosphoric acid and a preservative, and risk is held up by the caffeine even with no sugar. Best as an occasional drink rather than a daily habit.
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Nước bão hòa CO2
- hỗn hợp hương tự nhiên
- màu tự nhiên (caramen nhóm IV)
- chất điều chỉnh độ acid (338, 331(iii))
- chất tạo ngọt tổng hợp
- sucralose
- acesulfame potassium
- chất bảo quản (211)
- caffeine
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 26 mg |
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What to know about Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink
Zero sugar and zero calories, held back by sweeteners and caffeine
Coca-Cola Light is a carbonated cola drink made from carbonated water, a natural flavour blend, caramel colour, acidity regulators (338, 331(iii)), the sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium, the preservative 211 (sodium benzoate) and caffeine. It is bought by people who want the cola taste without sugar. No ingredient percentages are declared.
Per 100 ml the panel shows 0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar and 0 g fat, with sodium printed as up to 26 mg. What you get is a drink that adds no sugar or energy. What it costs is that it also adds no nutrients, and its sweetness comes from two artificial sweeteners. The can volume is not printed on the pack.
The front says no sugar and no calories, and the panel agrees. The name Light points to a lighter taste, not to any extra nutrition. CleanPlate scores it ED4.
Why Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink scores ED4
Nutrition is an E because every macro is zero. Ingredients are a D for the sweeteners, phosphoric acid, caramel colour and flavouring. Risk is a 4 because caffeine sets a floor, although sugar and energy are zero.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 0 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Energy, protein, carbohydrate, sugar and fat are all 0 per 100 ml, so there is nothing for the grade to build on. No protein source is identified and no vitamins, minerals or fibre are declared.
A drink with no nutrients and no calories lands at the bottom of this axis. That is a statement about what it adds, not about harm.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Heavily processed or flagged substances
- Base
- Nước bão hòa CO2
- Sweeteners
- chất tạo ngọt tổn...
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate
02 Ingredient integrity: why D
Carbonated water leads, which is fine. The points are lost in the additives: sucralose costs the most, then acesulfame potassium, then phosphoric acid used to sharpen the taste. Caramel colour and flavouring each cost a point.
Sodium benzoate (211) and the sodium citrates (331) cost nothing. No label promise is hollow, so nothing extra is lost for label integrity.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Total sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 26 mg
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar, saturated fat, trans fat and energy are all 0, and sodium is printed as up to 26 mg per 100 ml, which is small. On those numbers the risk would be minimal.
Caffeine is listed, and it sets a minimum risk grade, which is why the risk number is a 4 and not lower. The amount of caffeine is not printed.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains Acesulfame Potassium
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink live up to its claims?
No sugar and no calories both hold: the panel shows 0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 100 ml. The word light is about taste, and sweetener lists differ between the pack and the retailer page.
- On the packHolds
“Không đường (No sugar)”
The panel shows 0 g sugar per 100 ml and no sugar ingredient is listed. The sweetness comes from sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
- On the packHolds
“Không calo (No calories)”
The panel shows 0 kcal per 100 ml, with every macro at zero.
- Product nameBe careful
“Coca-Cola Light”
Light here means a lighter taste and no sugar. It does not mean added nutrition, and the drink still has caffeine, phosphoric acid and a preservative.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Sweeteners in the ingredient list”
The retailer page shows aspartame among the sweeteners, the pack shows only sucralose and acesulfame potassium. The pack's list is the one scored.
What's in Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
Carbonated water leads, then flavour, colour, acidity regulators, two sweeteners, a preservative and caffeine. The sweeteners and caffeine are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water comes first, so the drink is mostly water and gas. A natural flavour blend and caramel colour give the cola taste and colour, and the acidity regulators (phosphoric acid 338 and sodium citrate 331(iii)) give the sharpness. Sucralose and acesulfame potassium replace sugar, preservative 211 (sodium benzoate) keeps it stable, and caffeine is listed last. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Sucralose and acesulfame potassiumConcern
Two artificial sweeteners that cost the most ingredient points. They give sweetness with no calories, and the pack states them on the back.
- CaffeineConcern
It sets the risk floor, so risk stays at a 4 even though sugar and energy are zero. The amount is not printed on the pack.
- Phosphoric acid and caramel colourWorth watching
Phosphoric acid (338) costs ingredient points as a sequestrant, and the caramel colour costs a point.
- Preservative 211Worth watching
Sodium benzoate is a preservative. It costs no points in the grade, but it is worth knowing it is there.
- Sugar and energyFine
0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 100 ml, with sodium printed as up to 26 mg.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared.
- The amount of caffeine and the can volume are not printed.
Who should eat Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
An occasional drink for most adults, rarely for children and teens, and a question for your doctor in pregnancy because the caffeine amount is not printed.
- Most adultsOccasionally
No sugar or calories, but caffeine holds risk at a 4 and the drink adds no nutrients.
- Children and teensRarely
It has caffeine and two artificial sweeteners, with nothing of value in return.
- PregnancyCheck with your doctor
Caffeine is listed but the amount is not printed on the pack.
- Heart conditionsOccasionally
No sugar or saturated fat and sodium up to 26 mg per 100 ml, but caffeine is present.
Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
Coca-Cola Light is a zero-sugar, zero-calorie cola sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium. It scores ED4: nothing on nutrition, ingredients lose points for the two sweeteners, phosphoric acid and a preservative, and risk is held up by the caffeine even with no sugar. Best as an occasional drink rather than a daily habit. Nutrition E, ingredients D, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
Per 100 ml, Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink has 0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g sugar.
What are the ingredients in Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
7 ingredients, in label order: Nước bão hòa CO2, hỗn hợp hương tự nhiên, màu tự nhiên (caramen nhóm IV), chất điều chỉnh độ acid (338, 331(iii)), chất tạo ngọt tổng hợp (sucralose, acesulfame potassium), chất bảo quản (211), caffeine. Flagged: Acesulfame Potassium (low concern), Sodium Benzoate (low concern).
Does Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Coca-Cola Light" needs care: Light here means a lighter taste and no sugar. It does not mean added nutrition, and the drink still has caffeine, phosphoric acid and a preservative. "Sweeteners in the ingredient list" needs care: The retailer page shows aspartame among the sweeteners, the pack shows only sucralose and acesulfame potassium. The pack's list is the one scored.
Who should limit Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink?
Most adults: occasionally. No sugar or calories, but caffeine holds risk at a 4 and the drink adds no nutrients. Children and teens: rarely. It has caffeine and two artificial sweeteners, with nothing of value in return. Pregnancy: check with your doctor. Caffeine is listed but the amount is not printed on the pack.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink have?
Per 100 ml, Coca-Cola Light Soft Drink has 0 g sugar and 26 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | ED4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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