How much sugar is in Vanilla Cola?
A 12 fl oz can of Vanilla Coke has 42 g of sugar and 150 calories on its US label, about 10 teaspoons. The NHS limit for adults is 30 g of free sugars a day, so one can is above it. Other vanilla colas differ, so check the Nutrition Facts panel of the one you buy.
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How much sugar is in Vanilla Coke?
A 12 fl oz (355 ml) can of Vanilla Coke has 42 g of sugar and 150 calories, according to a caffeine database that reproduces the US label. At about 4 g per level teaspoon, that is roughly 10 teaspoons of sugar. The same source lists 34 mg of caffeine per can. Its ingredients list high fructose corn syrup.
Is that more than regular Coke?
Slightly. Regular Coca-Cola is listed by retailers at 39 g of sugar and 140 calories per 12 fl oz can, so vanilla adds about 3 g. Label figures can vary by region and pack, so check your can.
| 12 fl oz can | Sugar | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Coke | 42 g | 150 |
| Coca-Cola (regular) | 39 g | 140 |
| Vanilla zero-sugar versions | None listed on the label | Check label |
How does that compare with the daily limit?
The NHS says adults should have no more than 30 g of free sugars a day, about 7 sugar cubes, and notes that a can of cola can have as much as 9 sugar cubes. A can of Vanilla Coke has 42 g, so it is over that limit on its own. Children’s limits are lower, from 24 g at ages 7 to 10 down to 10 g at age 1. Those are UK guidelines; US agencies publish their own advice.
What about other brands of vanilla cola?
Store brands, craft sodas and cane-sugar versions differ in sugar, calories and sweetener. Read the Nutrition Facts panel and look at the line for total sugars and added sugars per serving, not per bottle.
How can you cut the sugar?
- Choose a zero-sugar vanilla cola, which uses artificial sweeteners.
- Mix a small glass of vanilla cola with sparkling water.
- Keep it as an occasional treat and use a smaller can or glass.
Zero-sugar versions still contain caffeine unless the label says caffeine free.
People also ask
How many grams of sugar are in a can of Vanilla Coke?
42 g in a 12 fl oz can, with 150 calories, according to the US label as reproduced by Caffeine Informer.
How many teaspoons of sugar is that?
About 10 level teaspoons, using roughly 4 g of sugar per teaspoon.
Is Vanilla Coke worse than regular Coke for sugar?
Only slightly. Vanilla has about 3 g more sugar per 12 fl oz can than the 39 g listed for regular Coca-Cola.
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