Diet Coke

Diet Coke is the number one selling diet beverage of the Coca-Cola Company.

Fast Facts

1. Released in 1982
2. Top selling sugar-free beverage in the United States
3. Third best selling soft drink in the world
4. Sold as "Coca-Cola Light" in several countries¹
5. Causes explosive release of carbon dioxide when mixed with Mentos candy

Diet Coke Nutrition Facts

A 20 ounce bottle of Diet Coke contains 1 calorie, 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of sugar.²

Flavor Varieties

1. Caffeine Free Diet Coke
2. Diet Coke with Lime
3. Diet Coke Plus
4. Diet Cherry Coke
5. Diet Coke sweetened with Splenda

Diet Coke and Mentos

Ingredients in the candy Mentos and Diet Coke cause a high pressure explosion of carbon dioxide, which results in the soda shooting up to ten meters from the mouth of a 2-liter bottle when a Mentos candy is dropped inside it.³

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