Food Nutrition in Soft Drinks
The nutritional value of
most soft drinks and beverages is typically low. At the same time, calorie
content and sugar content can be high. A 7 fl oz glass of regular Coca-Cola
contains more than 4 teaspoons of added sugar. The same amount of Lucozade
contains more than 7 teaspoons of added sugar. Regular sodas are viewed
by most nutritionists as 'empty' calorie foods which contain calories
but almost no nutrition.
Energy in Soft Drinks
One 12 fl oz can of regular
Coca-Cola contains 150 calories. Regular Dr Pepper contains 150 calories
while Schweppes Bitter Lemon contains 165 calories.
Nutrients in Soft Drinks
Regular soft drinks contain
carbohydrates in the form of sugars but no other macronutrients like fats
or protein.
Vitamins in Soft Drinks
Softdrinks are not a recommended
source of micronutrients like Vitamins.
Minerals in Soft Drinks
Softdrinks are not a recommended
source of micronutrients like minerals and trace elements.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Soft Drinks
Regular sodas have a high
GI value while diet sodas have a low GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Soft Drinks
The healthiest soft drinks
include water, diluted fruit juice and fat free milk. Diet sodas come
next although concerns still exist as to the long-term health risks of
some artificial sweeteners. Nutrition in Sodas
7-Up
7-Up Cherry
Caffeine-Free Cola
Cherry Cola
Club Soda
Coca Cola
Cream Soda
Crystal Light
Diet Cola
Dr Pepper
Fanta Root Beer
Ginger Ale
Grape Soda
Kool Aid
Lemon Lime Soda
Lemonade
Lemonade, Low Calorie
Limeade
Lucozade
Mountain Dew
Orange Drink
Orangina
Pepsi Cola
Protein Drinks/Shakes
Red Bull
Seltzers
Soda
Sprite
TAB
Tang
Nutrition in Beverages
Bottled
Water
Bovril
Celestial Tea
Cocoa
Earl Grey Tea
Energy Drinks, Nutrition
Energy Drinks
Fruit Punch
Hot Chocolate
Iced Tea
Low-Fat Cocoa
Low-Fat Hot Chocolate
Milk Shake (Thick Chocolate)
Milk Shakes
Russian Tea
Smoothies
Strawberry Shake
Tea, Nutrition
Tea
Vanilla Milk Shake
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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