Coca-Cola 1L — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Coca-Cola 1L by Coca-Cola 1L DUMP — score 17/90.
Carbonated sugar water with caramel coloring and added caffeine. A 1L bottle packs around 106g of sugar, all of it added, with zero nutritional upside.
Why this verdict
- About 106g of added sugar per liter, more than double a full day's recommended limit
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): caramel color E150d plus added caffeine
- Phosphoric acid is acidic enough to erode tooth enamel
- Liquid sugar with zero protein, fiber, or nutrients to offset it
Ingredients (6)
- Carbonated Water (safe) — Basic component of most beverages, provides fizziness.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Acidity Regulator (338 / Phosphoric Acid) (moderate) — Gives the sharp tang but is corrosive to tooth enamel and linked to lower bone density in heavy soda drinkers.
- Caffeine (moderate) — Mild stimulant, 43mg per serving. Fine in moderation but makes the drink mildly habit-forming.
- Colour (150d / Caramel Color) (moderate) — Purely cosmetic brown dye; class-IV caramel color carries trace 4-MEI, a compound of some concern.
- Natural Flavouring Substances (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend that drives the cola craving without any nutritional contribution.
Healthier alternatives
- Kirkland Signature Sparkling Water (Flavored Variety Pack)
- Simple Truth Black Cherry Sparkling Water
- Sparkling Water Black Cherry
- Good & Gather Lime Sparkling Water
- S. Pellegrino Water