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Is Diet Coke Lime Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Coca-Cola

This page reviews Diet Coke Lime by Coca-Cola as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Benzoate, Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Diet Coke Lime contains aspartame and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of potassium benzoate as a preservative also contributes to the moderate rating.

Main concern

Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener linked to health 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

  • Carbonated water provides a refreshing base without calories.
  • Natural flavors enhance taste without additional sugars.
  • Citric acid acts as a flavor enhancer, balancing acidity.

Concerns

  • Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener linked to health concerns.
  • Acesulfame potassium is another artificial sweetener with potential risks.
  • Potassium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.

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: 3224536

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Frequently asked questions

Coca-Cola — Diet Coke Lime has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Diet Coke Lime contains aspartame and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of potassium benzoate as a preservative also contributes to the moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Carbonated water provides a refreshing base without calories.; Natural flavors enhance taste without additional sugars.; Citric acid acts as a flavor enhancer, balancing acidity.. See the Pros section above.
Coca-Cola — Diet Coke Lime has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener linked to health concerns.; Acesulfame potassium is another artificial sweetener with potential risks.; Potassium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Coca-Cola — Diet Coke Lime has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Coca-Cola products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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