Use soft drinks in moderation. You can make your own by combining sparkling water with
grape, apple, orange, lemon, or lime juice.
Buying and storing tips
Both bottled and canned soft drinks are found in the beverage section of grocery and health
food stores. Soft drinks are also available at virtually every convenience store—on the
shelf, in the refrigerated section, or from a soda fountain. To maintain carbonation, replace
the soft drink’s cap before placing in the refrigerator.
Varieties
There is a wide variety of soft drinks, including “clear,” cola, fruit flavors,
and other flavors such as root beer and cream sodas. Clear soft drinks contain water, carbon
dioxide, sweetener, flavors such as ginger, lemon, or lime, and other additives and
preservatives. Colas contain the ingredients of clear soft drinks, with the addition of
caffeine and coloring. Fruit soft drinks contain the ingredients of clear soft drinks, with
the addition of fruit oils or flavorings and coloring. Diet soft drinks substitute a
non-calorie sweetener, such as aspartame, in place of sugar or corn sweetener. Natural
varieties, which use natural sweeteners and are free of artificial colors, flavors, and
preservatives, are also available.
Nutrition Highlights
Soft Drinks, 1 can (12 fl. oz.) (355mL)
Calories: 147
Protein: 0.0g
Carbohydrate: 38g
Total Fat: 0.0g
Fiber: 0.0g
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
