What are the different brands of lemon-lime soda available in the market?
Lemon-lime sodas are clear, citrus-flavored soft drinks. Widely sold brands include Sprite (The Coca-Cola Company), 7UP, and PepsiCo's Starry, which replaced Sierra Mist in the US in 2023, plus store brands and names such as Faygo and Shasta. Most are caffeine-free, but sweeteners and calories differ, so check the label.
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What are the main lemon-lime soda brands?
This list is neutral and not a ranking. Brands change, so a name on the shelf can differ from one region to the next.
| Brand | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sprite | Made by The Coca-Cola Company. Sold in regular and Zero Sugar versions, plus flavored variants such as Sprite Cherry. |
| 7UP | A long-running lemon-lime brand. In the US it is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper; ownership differs by region. |
| Starry | PepsiCo’s lemon-lime soda, launched in the US in 2023 to replace Sierra Mist. |
| Store and regional brands | Examples include Faygo and Shasta (both sell a lemon-lime style called Twist), and supermarket own-brand citrus sodas. |
What is in lemon-lime soda?
According to Coca-Cola’s US product page, regular Sprite flavors are made with carbonated water, a sweetener, citric acid, natural flavors and preservatives such as sodium benzoate. In most US versions the sweetener is high fructose corn syrup; Sprite Mexico uses cane sugar. Zero Sugar versions use sweeteners such as aspartame and acesulfame potassium instead, and carry a phenylketonuria warning because they contain phenylalanine.
Do lemon-lime sodas have caffeine?
Sprite Original is described by its maker as caffeine-free, and Sprite Zero Sugar as having zero caffeine. Most other lemon-lime sodas are also caffeine-free, but flavors and regional versions differ, so read the pack.
How many calories are in Sprite?
Coca-Cola lists 140 calories for a 12 fl oz can of Sprite Original and 0 for Sprite Zero Sugar. Other brands and sizes vary by brand, check the label.
How to choose
- Sugar: pick a zero-sugar version if you want to avoid added sugar.
- Sweetener type: sugar, high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners all appear, depending on brand and country.
- Taste: some are sharper and more lemon, others softer and more lime. Try a single can before buying a case.
- Cooking and mixing: clear lemon-lime soda is a common mixer for punches and spritzers.
Soft drinks are a source of added sugar for many people, so treat them as an occasional drink and follow local health advice.
People also ask
Is Sprite the same as 7UP?
No. They are different brands with different owners (Sprite is made by The Coca-Cola Company; 7UP is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper in the US), though both are clear lemon-lime sodas.
Is lemon-lime soda caffeine-free?
Sprite Original is described by Coca-Cola as caffeine-free, and most lemon-lime sodas are, but always check the label of the specific product.
What replaced Sierra Mist?
PepsiCo replaced Sierra Mist in the US with Starry in 2023, according to news coverage.
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