How Many Calories in Soda?
FoodIdentifier.comRegular cola has 42 calories per 100 grams, according to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174852). A standard 12-fluid-ounce can (370g) has 155 calories, with 10.36g carbohydrates and 9.94g sugar per 100g. For comparison, orange juice has about 45 calories per 100g, and diet cola is roughly 0 to 1 calorie per can.
🔬 Nutrition Facts — Per 12 oz can (370g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · 2026
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- •Per 100g: 42 calories | 10.36g carbs | 9.94g sugar | 0g protein
- •Per 12 oz can (370g): 155 calories | 38.3g carbs | 36.8g sugar
- •Per 20 oz bottle (591g): ~248 calories | 61.2g carbs | 58.8g sugar
- •Sugar: 9.94g per 100g — about 36.8g (9 teaspoons) per can
- •vs Orange juice: Soda 42 cal/100g vs OJ ~45 cal/100g — similar
- •vs Diet cola: Regular 155 cal/can vs diet ~0-1 cal/can (general contrast)
- •Sodium: Only 3mg per 100g — very low
- •Protein/Fat: 0g protein, 0.25g fat per 100g — essentially zero
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Note: This page is about regular cola (carbonated, per USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 174852). Calories may differ for other soda flavors, brands, or formulations. Diet cola values are stated as a general contrast, not as an FDC 174852 value.
Soda Nutrition Facts — Per 100g (USDA FDC 174852)
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.25 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.36 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.94 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Caffeine | 12 mg |
Soda Calories by Serving
Serving values are calculated from the per-100g data above multiplied by serving volume.
| Serving | Volume | Cal | Carbs | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 370g | 155 | 38.3g | 36.8g | 11mg |
| 16 oz bottle | 473g | 199 | 49.0g | 47.0g | 14mg |
| 20 oz bottle | 591g | 248 | 61.2g | 58.8g | 18mg |
Soda vs Orange Juice vs Diet Cola — Calorie Comparison
Regular cola and orange juice have similar calories per 100g (42 vs 45), but soda has added sugar while orange juice has natural sugar. Diet cola is near zero — a general contrast, not an FDC 174852 value.
| Drink | Per 100g Cal | Per 12 oz Cal | Sugar/100g | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥤 Regular cola (FDC 174852) | 42 kcal | 155 kcal | 9.94g | Added sugar |
| 🧃 Orange juice (~45 cal/100g) | 45 kcal | ~134 kcal | ~11g | Natural sugar |
| 🥤 Diet cola (general contrast) | ~0 kcal | ~0-1 kcal | 0g | Artificial sweeteners |
Soda and Weight Loss — Practical Tips
A 12-ounce can of regular soda has 155 calories and 36.8g sugar — all from carbohydrates, with zero protein and essentially zero fat. A 20-ounce bottle has 248 calories and 58.8g sugar. If you drink one can per day, that is 155 calories and about 1,085 per week — the equivalent of a meal's worth of calories from sugar alone. Switching to diet cola (roughly 0-1 calories per can, a general contrast) or water removes those calories entirely. Orange juice has a similar calorie count per 100g (about 45 vs 42), but its sugar is natural rather than added. Soda is very low in sodium at 3mg per 100g, so sodium is not the concern — sugar and calories are. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor.
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