Diet sodas
Fanta zero sugar orange
355 mL
Score
- Dye with an EU warning label
- Contains synthetic dyes
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 26
Fanta zero sugar orange scores 26 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Aspartame: Labels must warn people with phenylketonuria (PKU) because aspartame contains phenylalanine (US and EU). Regulatory
- minus 20 points Yellow 6: In the EU and UK, foods with this color must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children". Regulatory
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Zero Calorie Soda - Cream Soda Naturally Flavored Zevia · 355 mL No EU warning-label dyes · No synthetic dyes Score 76 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fanta zero sugar orange
Ingredients
- Aspartame minus 20 points
- Yellow 6 minus 20 points
- Red 40 minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
100 − 74 = 26
Can’t score above 79. Contains aspartame, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 355 ml
Ingredients
- carbonated water
- citric acid
- potassium citrate
- aspartame (high concern)
- natural flavors
- modified food starch
- potassium benzoate (moderate concern)
- acesulfame potassium (moderate concern)
- glycerol ester of rosin
- yellow 6 (high concern)
- medium chain triglycerides
- sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- red 40 (high concern)
Label text, as published
carbonated water, citric acid, potassium citrate, aspartame, natural flavors, modified food starch, potassium benzoate, acesulfame potassium, glycerol ester of rosin, yellow 6, medium chain triglycerides, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, red 40
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More diet sodas on GoodSwap
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Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus Fresca · 12.0 fl oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 41 out of 100 Okay -
Diet Dr Pepper Dr Pepper · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains caffeineContains artificial flavors Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
Diet Mountain Dew Mountain Dew · 1 Dye with an EU warning labelContains synthetic dyesUltra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 26 out of 100 Poor -
Zero sugar soda Mountain Dew · 20 fl oz Ultra-processed Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Orange Soda Sunkist Dye with an EU warning labelContains synthetic dyesUltra-processed Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Zero Sugar Dr Pepper · 355 mL Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains caffeineContains artificial flavors Score 29 out of 100 Poor
More from Fanta
Sources
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.3 (aspartame)
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Aspartame hazard and risk assessment results released (IARC, WHO and FAO joint news release)
“Citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans, IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B) and JECFA reaffirmed the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.”
who.int
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Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food
“The FDA disagrees with IARC’s conclusion that these studies support classifying aspartame as a possible carcinogen to humans.”
fda.gov
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“Aspartame and its breakdown products are safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure”
efsa.europa.eu
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Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
“In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”
doi.org
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of 16 December 2008 on food additives
“may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.”
legislation.gov.uk
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“Artificial colours or a sodium benzoate preservative (or both) in the diet result in increased hyperactivity in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the general population.”
doi.org
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Tracking Food Industry Pledges to Remove Petroleum Based Food Dyes
“FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2—by the end of 2027.”
fda.gov
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California AB 2316 (2024), Pupil nutrition: substances: prohibition
“beginning December 31, 2027, would prohibit a school district, county superintendent of schools, or charter school”
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
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List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review
“The table below includes select food ingredients (including food and color additives), food contact substances, and contaminants under FDA review as of May 12, 2026 .”
fda.gov
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HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes in Nation’s Food Supply (press release)
“Initiating the process to revoke authorization for two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the coming months.”
fda.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org