Soft drink, fruit flavored, caffeine containing
Common food
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This is a brightly colored, effervescent beverage that delivers a sweet, fruit-inspired taste without any actual fruit juice. It's a light, refreshing drink with a sugary punch and a bubbly texture, offering a quick 49-kilocalorie energy boost per 100ml from its 12.9g of sugar.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its immediate, satisfying burst of sweetness and familiar fruit flavor, which can be a comforting pick-me-up. Its versatility makes it a go-to for hydration, a mixer in social settings, or a simple treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, and it offers no nutritional benefit beyond calories. To counteract this, consider pairing it with a source of protein or fat to slow sugar absorption, or opt for a smaller portion and drink it with a meal.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates.
- Offers a refreshing, thirst-quenching sensation.
- Widely available and affordable.
- Can be a quick source of glucose for low blood sugar.
- Often used as a mixer in cocktails.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The artificial flavors in many fruit-flavored sodas are complex chemical compounds designed to mimic the taste of fruit, often using esters like ethyl butyrate (pineapple) and aldehyde C-14 (strawberry).
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 86.9 g |
| Energy | 49.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 2.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.11 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 2.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 15.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Does this drink contain any fruit juice?
Typically, no. 'Fruit flavored' usually indicates the use of artificial or natural flavorings to mimic fruit taste, not actual fruit juice content.
Why is it called 'caffeine containing'?
The caffeine is added as a stimulant. In fruit-flavored sodas, it's often included in smaller amounts than in colas, but it still provides a mild energy boost and can contribute to the drink's addictive quality.
Is this a good drink for hydration?
While it contains water, the high sugar content can actually be counterproductive for optimal hydration and may cause a diuretic effect. Water or electrolyte drinks are better choices.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.49 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 12.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 9.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.