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Calorie count - sodas and energy drinks

Definition

It is easy to have a few servings of soda or energy drinks a day without thinking about it. Like other sweetened drinks, the calories from these drinks can add up quickly. Most provide little or no nutrients and contain large amounts of added sugar. Soda and energy drinks can also have large amounts of caffeine and other stimulants, so it is best to limit how much you drink.

Here is a list of some popular sodas and energy drinks, their serving sizes, and the number of calories in each.

BEVERAGESERVING SIZECALORIES
Soda
7 Up12 oz150
A&W Root Beer12 oz152
Barq's Root Beer12 oz152
Canada Dry Ginger Ale12 oz124
Cherry Coca-Cola12 oz164
Coca-Cola Classic12 oz155
Coca-Cola Zero12 oz0
Diet Coca-Cola12 oz0
Diet Dr. Pepper12 oz0
Diet Pepsi12 oz0
Dr. Pepper12 oz150
Fanta Orange12 oz179
Fresca Soda Water12 oz0
Mountain Dew12 oz174
Mountain Dew Code Red12 oz174
Mug Root Beer12 oz152
Orange Crush12 oz160
Pepsi12 oz.155
Sierra Mist12 oz90
Sprite12 oz151
Vanilla Coca-Cola12 oz150
Wild Cherry Pepsi12 oz160
Energy Drinks
AMP Energy Strawberry Limeade16 oz220
AMP Energy Boost Original16 oz220
AMP Energy Boost Sugar Free16 oz20
Full Throttle Original16 oz230
Monster Energy Drink (Low Carb)16 oz33
Monster Energy Drink16 oz298
Red Bull Energy Drink16 oz220
Red Bull Energy Drink Sugar Free16 oz20
Rockstar Energy Drink16 oz267

Alternative Names

Weight-loss calorie count sodas; Obesity - calorie sodas; Overweight - calorie count sodas; Healthy diet - calorie count sodas

References

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Nutrition info about beverages. www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/nutrition-info-about-beverages. Updated April 23, 2021. Accessed May 18, 2024.

Bleich SN, Wolfson JA, Vine S, Wang YC. Diet-beverage consumption and caloric intake among US adults, overall and by body weight. Am J Public Health. 2014;104(3):e72-e78. PMID: 24432876 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24432876/.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Rethink your drink. www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/?. Updated December 27, 2023. Accessed May 28, 2024.

US Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Research Service website. FoodData Central, 2022. fdc.nal.usda.gov/. Accessed May 28, 2024.


Review Date: 5/14/2024
Reviewed By: Stefania Manetti, RDN, CDCES, RYT200, My Vita Sana LLC - Nourish and heal through food, San Jose, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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