What does 100 calories of cola look like?
Cola has 42 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is ⅔ 12-oz can of cola (238 g). That's a smaller portion than most drinks on this site (average 872 g per 100 kcal). Most of the calories come from sugar (23.7 g per 100 kcal), which digests fast and won't keep you full for long. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.
Cola: 50 to 500 calories
| Calories | Grams | Ounces | 12-oz cans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kcal | 119 g | 4.2 oz | ⅓ |
| 100 kcal | 238 g | 8.4 oz | ⅔ |
| 200 kcal | 476 g | 16.8 oz | 1¼ |
| 300 kcal | 714 g | 25.2 oz | 2 |
| 500 kcal | 1190 g | 42.0 oz | 3¼ |
What's in 100 calories of cola
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Compare with other drinks
| Food | 100 kcal is | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 🥤 Cola | ⅔ 12-oz can | 238 g |
| ☕ Black coffee | 42 cups | 10000 g |
| 🥥 Coconut water | 2¼ cups | 526 g |
| 🧃 Fruit punch drink | 1½ cups | 370 g |
| 🍺 Light beer | 1 12-oz can | 345 g |
| 🍋 Lemonade | 1 cup | 250 g |
| 🍺 Beer (regular) | ⅔ 12-oz can | 233 g |
| ⚡ Energy drink | 1 can | 233 g |
| 🧃 Orange juice | 1 cup | 222 g |
| 🧃 Apple juice | 1 cup | 217 g |
| ☕ Hot cocoa (homemade) | ½ cup | 130 g |
| 🥂 White wine | ¾ 5-oz glass | 122 g |
| 🍷 Red wine | ¾ 5-oz glass | 118 g |
Questions
How much is 100 calories of cola?
100 calories of cola is about 238 g (8.4 oz), or roughly ⅔ 12-oz can.
How many calories are in 100 g of cola?
42 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Is cola good for weight loss?
Very low calorie density (0.42 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 0.0 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.
How many calories are in one 12-oz can?
About 155 calories.
How many 12-oz cans is 200 calories?
About 1¼ (476 g).
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