How many calories are in soda?

A 12 oz can of regular soda has about 151 calories. Per 100g, soda is 42 calories. A 20 oz bottle has 252 calories. Diet/zero-calorie sodas have 0-5 calories per can.

Is soda bad for weight loss?

Regular soda is bad for weight loss, it's pure sugar calories with no satiety benefit. A daily can adds 55,000+ calories per year (16 lbs of potential weight gain). Switch to diet soda, sparkling water, or water.

What nutrients are in soda?

Soda has essentially no nutritional value. Per 100g: 0g protein, 10.4g carbs (9.9g of it sugar), 0g fiber, and only a trace of fat at 0.25g. Tiny amounts of sodium (3mg) and potassium (5mg). It's empty calories with no vitamins or minerals.

Is soda keto-friendly?

Regular soda is not keto-friendly with 10.4g net carbs per 100g. One can has about 36g sugar, nearly two days of keto carb allowance. Diet sodas are keto-friendly with 0g carbs.

Can diabetics drink soda?

Regular soda is problematic for diabetics with a glycemic index of 59 and high sugar load. It spikes blood sugar rapidly. Diet sodas don't affect blood sugar but may have other health concerns. Water is the best choice.

How much sugar is in soda?

A 12 oz can has about 36g sugar (roughly 9 teaspoons). That matches the American Heart Association's whole daily limit for men (36g) and blows past the 25g limit for women. Per 100g, soda has 9.9g sugar.

Is diet soda better than regular?

For calories, yes, diet soda has 0-5 calories vs 151 in a regular can. For weight loss, diet soda helps avoid sugar calories. However, artificial sweeteners may have other effects. Water remains the healthiest choice.

Why is soda so bad for you?

Soda provides sugar without fiber, protein, or nutrients to slow absorption, causing blood sugar spikes. It's linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, and metabolic issues. Liquid calories don't trigger fullness signals.

Soda vs juice: which is healthier?

Neither is great, both are liquid sugar. Juice has vitamins but similar calories and sugar (orange juice: 45 cal/100g, soda: 42 cal/100g). Whole fruit is healthier than both because of fiber. Water beats all.

How can I stop drinking soda?

Try sparkling water with lemon, gradually reduce intake, switch to diet versions first, then wean off. Add fruit to water for flavor. The sugar cravings typically subside within 1-2 weeks of quitting.

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Calories in Soda

USDA Verified · FDC 174852 · Aug 2026

42 calories

per 100g (100g)

Protein

10.4g

Carbs

0.25g

Fat

Fiber

Per 100g as prepared

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