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Orange soda
Orange soda is a sweetened, flavoured fizzy drink, available in classic, diet or pulp-enriched versions. Recognisable by its orange colour and tangy taste, it is best enjoyed well chilled, from a can or bottle. In terms of nutrition facts, expect about 46.4 kcal per 100 g, with 11.3 g of carbohydrate, mostly as sugars, and no protein, fat or fibre. It is therefore a treat drink, festive but of little nutritional interest. In a balanced diet, orange soda remains an occasional extra that is best drunk in moderation, especially if you are watching your weight or your sugar intake.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 ml
| Calories | 46 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 197 kJ |
| Protein | 0,1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11,3 g |
| Fat | 0,1 g |
| Fibre | 0,1 g |
Micronutrients per 100 ml
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Vitamin C12 mg15 %
- Potassium26,5 mg1 %
- Magnesium2,67 mg1 %
- Copper0,01 mg1 %
- Calcium4,63 mg1 %
- Iodine0,4 µg0 %
- Manganese0 mg0 %
- Iron0,03 mg0 %
See the other 3 nutrients
- Phosphorus1 mg0 %
- Zinc0,01 mg0 %
- Vitamin A0,84 µg0 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
Orange soda is one of the treat drinks: pleasant at a sociable meal or in hot weather, it provides only fast-acting sugars, with no notable vitamins or minerals. To limit calorie intake, it is better to keep it for occasions and choose more neutral drinks the rest of the time.
Tips for drinking it:
- Serve it very cold, in a glass full of ice, to enjoy the fizz without drinking large quantities.
- Top it up with sparkling water such as Perrier to reduce the sugar while keeping the taste.
- A reasonable serving is a small glass (150 to 200 ml) rather than a whole can.
- Keep the bottle in the fridge once opened and drink it quickly to preserve the fizz.
Nutrition and alternatives: unlike a pressed orange juice, which at least contains natural vitamin C, orange soda is mostly made of water, sugar, flavourings and carbon dioxide. Its high glycaemic index can cause a spike in blood sugar followed by an energy slump. If you are looking for a less sugary alternative, turn to a light lemonade, a homemade flavoured water or a reduced-sugar version. To understand the impact of sugary drinks, the article on empty calories offers useful insight.
For active people: orange soda is not an ideal drink for exercise. The bubbles and concentrated sugars can upset digestion during training and do not cover electrolyte needs. For recovery, it is better to rely on a suitable sports drink, water and a snack combining carbohydrate and protein, as explained in our protein snack ideas. Soda can remain a small occasional treat, for example after a competition, but without making it a habit.
Weight control: liquid sugars are drunk quickly and are not very filling, which can push up your daily calorie intake without you noticing. If you are watching your waistline, limit how often you drink it, check the nutrition facts on the label and compare them through our drinks family. Well managed, occasional and enjoyed without excess, orange soda can find a place in an overall balanced diet.