Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Coca-Cola Zero Sugar by coke zero DUMP — score 20/90.

A lab-built diet cola: two artificial sweeteners, caramel color, phosphoric acid and a preservative, with zero actual nutrition.

Why this verdict

• Two artificial sweeteners stacked: aspartame + acesulfame potassium
• Caramel color carries 4-MEI exposure concerns
• Phosphoric acid erodes tooth enamel and is linked to lower bone density
• Synthetic preservative (potassium benzoate) plus zero nutritional value
• Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) with nothing your body actually needs

Ingredients (9)

• Carbonated Water (safe) — Just water with CO2; harmless base.
• caramel color (moderate) — Cosmetic coloring with no nutritional value, can contain 4-MEI
• Phosphoric Acid (moderate) — Acidulant; high phosphate intake is linked to bone and kidney concerns.
• Potassium Benzoate (moderate) — Synthetic preservative; can form trace benzene when combined with certain acids.
• aspartame (moderate) — Intense artificial sweetener; carries a PKU/phenylalanine warning, classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic.
• Natural Flavors (moderate) — Catch-all term for an undisclosed flavor blend — not harmful, but it undercuts a 'clean' label and isn't really 'no artificial' transparency.
• POTASSIUM CITRATE (safe) — An acidity regulator used in small amounts, low concern.
• Acesulfame Potassium (moderate) — Intense artificial sweetener; adds to the multi-sweetener stack.
• Caffeine (moderate) — Stimulant added for the cola kick; fine in moderation but a dependency driver.