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Fanta · drink

Fanta Orange

Name: Fanta Orange
Brand: Fanta

A sugary, artificially colored orange soda with little nutritional value, best treated as an occasional treat.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free

score

/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

3 red · 5 amber · 3 green

Calories

Approx. 47 kcal per 100ml (US formulation ~48 kcal; some EU versions with less sugar are ~19-30 kcal)

Serving

355ml (12 fl oz) can

Sugar

About 44g per 355ml can (approx. 88% of the 50g daily value for added sugars)

Sat. Fat

0g (0% daily value)

Contains about 44g of sugar per 355ml can, which is nearly the entire recommended daily added sugar limit.

Contains synthetic dyes (Red 40 and Yellow 6, plus Blue 1 in some versions) associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children. EU labeling requires a warning.

Contains sodium benzoate, which can form trace benzene in some conditions.

Acidity plus sugar contributes to tooth enamel erosion and cavities.

Provides no meaningful vitamins, minerals, protein, or fiber, and contains no real fruit juice in most formulations (US version).

Formulations vary by country. The EU/UK versions often contain less sugar, some fruit juice, and sweeteners instead of artificial dyes. Check your local label.

Full Analysis

Ingredients (11)

Carbonated Water

aka Fizzy water

Water with dissolved carbon dioxide. It is harmless for most people and is the base of the drink.

Daily Intake — No daily intake concern

SAFE

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Controversial

aka HFCS / corn sugar

This is the main source of calories and added sugar. High intake of sugary drinks is linked to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and tooth decay.

Daily Intake — A 355ml can contains about 44g sugar, roughly 88% of the recommended 50g daily added sugar limit (US FDA)

HIGH RISK

Citric Acid

E330

aka Sour fruit acid

Naturally found in citrus and generally recognized as safe. Combined with sugar it makes the drink acidic, which can wear on tooth enamel.

Daily Intake — No specific limit. Frequent consumption of acidic drinks can contribute to enamel erosion

SAFE

Sodium Benzoate

E211 Controversial

aka Preservative

It prevents mold and yeast growth. It can form trace benzene when combined with ascorbic acid and exposed to heat or light. A 2007 Southampton study linked it with certain colors to hyperactivity in some children.

Daily Intake — The ADI is 5 mg/kg body weight. Typical soda levels are well below this

MODERATE

Natural Flavors

aka Orange flavoring

This is a vague term for flavor compounds from natural sources, and the exact composition is not disclosed. It is generally safe but offers little transparency.

Daily Intake — No set limit

MODERATE

Modified Corn Starch

aka Thickener / stabilizer

It helps keep the flavor emulsion stable. It is generally considered safe in the tiny amounts used.

Daily Intake — No concern at typical levels

SAFE

Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (SAIB)

E444

aka Cloud/emulsion stabilizer

It keeps flavor oils evenly dispersed. It is approved by the FDA and JECFA at current levels, though it is not widely known and data on long-term effects are limited.

Daily Intake — ADI is 20 mg/kg body weight

MODERATE

Glycerol Ester of Rosin

E445

aka Ester gum

It is a weighting agent that keeps oils suspended in the drink. It is approved but is a processed ingredient with little nutritional benefit.

Daily Intake — ADI is 25 mg/kg body weight

MODERATE

Red 40

E129 Controversial

aka Allura Red AC

A synthetic dye that has been linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children. In the EU, products containing it require a warning label. It adds only color.

Daily Intake — ADI is 7 mg/kg body weight. It is a synthetic petroleum-derived dye

HIGH RISK

Yellow 6

E110 Controversial

aka Sunset Yellow FCF

A synthetic dye linked to hyperactivity in some children and occasional allergic reactions. It is used purely for cosmetic color.

Daily Intake — ADI is 4 mg/kg body weight. It is a synthetic dye

HIGH RISK

Blue 1

E133 Controversial

aka Brilliant Blue FCF

A synthetic dye used in small amounts to adjust color tone. It is poorly absorbed and considered low risk, but it is still an unnecessary artificial additive.

Daily Intake — ADI is 6 mg/kg body weight

MODERATE

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Fun Fact

Fanta was created in Nazi-era Germany in 1940 because Coca-Cola syrup could not be imported during WWII. The name comes from the German word 'Fantasie' (imagination), and the original recipe used leftover ingredients like whey and apple fibers.

Made by The Coca-Cola Company

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