Soft Drink Nutrition

There are a seemingly endless amount of brands and flavors of soft drinks. While they may be tasty, they also have a host of negative health effects. You should understand exactly what you're putting into your body before reaching for the next can of soda.

Calories

• Different soft drinks have different amounts of calories. Sugar-free soft drinks have almost no calories. Sodas with sugar have more than 100 calories per can.

Fat

• Soft drinks are a no-fat beverage.

Sugar

• The major health issues regarding soft drinks come from the amount of sugar in the beverages. While some products have artificial sweeteners, those that have sugar can contain more than 20g per 8 ounces.

Lack of Nutrients

• Soft drinks offer no nutritional benefit. Their sole contribution is fuel for the body, supplied by the sugar.

Caffeine

• Some soft drinks have more caffeine than is found in a full cup of coffee.