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Is Coca Cola Zero Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Coca Cola Company

This page reviews Coca Cola Zero by Coca Cola Company as a soft drink. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Caramel Color Class Iv, Phosphoric Acid, Aspartame.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

Coca Cola Zero contains several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose, which raise quality concerns due to their artificial nature. The presence of phosphoric acid also indicates a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Contains multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) which raise safety concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.
  • Includes stevia, a natural sweetener that is lower in calories compared to sugar.

Concerns

  • Contains multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) which raise safety concerns.
  • Phosphoric acid is present, which can contribute to acidity and potential dental erosion.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4065620

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Allergens detected: phenylalanine

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Frequently asked questions

Coca Cola Company — Coca Cola Zero has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Coca Cola Company — Coca Cola Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Coca Cola Company products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: carbonated water, stevia. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Contains multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) which raise safety concerns.; Phosphoric acid is present, which can contribute to acidity and potential dental erosion.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains carbonated water, a basic ingredient that provides hydration.; Includes stevia, a natural sweetener that is lower in calories compared to sugar.. See the Pros section above.
Coca Cola Zero contains several synthetic sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose, which raise quality concerns due to their artificial nature. The presence of phosphoric acid also indicates a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: phenylalanine. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Main concerns for this product: Contains multiple artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) which raise safety concerns.; Phosphoric acid is present, which can contribute to acidity and potential dental erosion.. See the full list above.
Coca Cola Company — Coca Cola Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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