Pepsi Max: Calories, Nutrition and Health Benefits

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Pepsi Max has about 1 calorie, 0g sugar and 0g carbs in a 330 ml can, and roughly 2 calories in a 500 ml bottle. It is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame K, so it adds no carbohydrate and does not raise blood sugar directly. The caffeine is about 43mg per can on the last published figure.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 can (330 ml)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	1 kcal
Protein	0g
Carbohydrates	0g
Fiber	0g
Sugars	0g
Fat	0g
Sodium	0 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

A can of Pepsi Max adds about 1 calorie and no carbs, so it is an easy swap for a 139-calorie regular cola if the goal is cutting added sugar. The tradeoffs are small: roughly 43mg of caffeine (the last figure PepsiCo published, before 2023), phosphoric and citric acid that wear on tooth enamel if you sip all day, and phenylalanine from aspartame, which matters for people with PKU. The WHO's 2023 guideline advises against relying on non-sugar sweeteners for long-term weight control, so treat it as a bridge away from sugary drinks and not as your main source of hydration.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Pepsi Max raises blood sugar like regular Pepsi

TRUTH: Labels show 0g carbohydrate and 0g sugar per can, so there is nothing to convert into glucose. Sweeteners do not add carbohydrate. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients

MYTH #2: Aspartame in Pepsi Max is proven to cause cancer

TRUTH: In July 2023 IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B) based on limited evidence, while JECFA kept the acceptable daily intake at 40 mg per kg of body weight. The FDA says it found no safety concerns at current levels of use. Aspartame hazard and risk assessment results released; Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food

MYTH #3: Zero-sugar cola guarantees weight loss

TRUTH: The WHO's 2023 guideline found no long-term body-fat benefit from non-sugar sweeteners in adults or children and advises against using them for weight control. Swapping a sugary cola for Pepsi Max cuts calories that day, but does not guarantee weight loss. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control; WHO guideline on the use of non-sugar sweeteners

MYTH #4: Pepsi Max has no caffeine

TRUTH: Caffeine is listed among the flavourings and the last published figure was 42.6mg per 330 ml can, similar to a cup of weak tea. In some markets PepsiCo also sells a caffeine-free Pepsi Max for people who want to avoid it. Caffeine content of UK Pepsi Max; Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight Loss		About 1 calorie per can makes it a useful replacement for a 139-calorie regular cola. The grade stops at B because the WHO found no long-term weight benefit from sweeteners and it supplies no satiety. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients; WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
High Protein		0g protein per can. It contributes nothing toward a protein target. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients
Low Carb / Keto		0g carbs and 0g sugar per can, so it fits any carb limit including strict keto. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients
Heart Health		Negligible sodium and no fat, but the WHO guideline flags possible long-term cardiovascular associations with regular sweetener use, based on observational data. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients; WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
Diabetes Management		No carbohydrate means no direct glucose load, so it is a better choice than regular cola. The WHO guideline excludes people with existing diabetes from its recommendation against sweeteners. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients; WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
Nutrient Density		No vitamins, fiber, protein or meaningful minerals. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients

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Blood Sugar Response - Pepsi Max (1 can / 330 ml)

With 0g carbohydrate and 0g sugar, Pepsi Max gives the body no glucose to absorb, so a healthy adult's blood sugar stays near its fasting baseline for the full 2-hour window. Any small movement comes from the rest of the meal, not the can. Pepsi Max No Sugar Cola Cans 8x330ml: nutrition and ingredients; WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Estimated Blood Glucose Response (mg/dL)

Illustrative baseline for a healthy adult drinking one can on its own. Meals eaten with it, and individual insulin sensitivity, change the real curve.

How to flatten the spike

Count it as 0g carbs when logging, and carb-count the food you drink it with.
Drink it with a meal that has protein and fiber so the meal's carbs rise more slowly.
Replace sugary drinks with it rather than adding it on top of them.
Alternate with water or sparkling water to keep total sweet-taste exposure down.

Cultural Significance

PepsiCo launched Pepsi Max in 1993, first in the UK and other markets outside the US, as a sugar-free cola aimed at men who avoided diet drinks. It is now sold across Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America, while in the US the same idea is sold as Pepsi Zero Sugar. Shoppers often search it by size (330 ml can, 500 ml bottle), and sugar taxes in countries such as the UK, France and Mexico, which hit sugary drinks but not zero-sugar ones, have pushed more buyers toward it.

Compare & Substitute

Pepsi Max vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Pepsi (regular, 330 ml can)	Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (330 ml can)	Sparkling water with lemon (330 ml)
Calories	139 kcal	1 kcal	0 kcal
Protein	0g	0g	0g
Carbohydrates	35g	0g	0g
Fat	0g	0g	0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pepsi Max?

A 330 ml can has about 1 calorie (0.4 kcal per 100 ml), 0g sugar and 0g carbohydrate on the label. A 500 ml bottle has about 2 calories.

Is Pepsi Max good for weight loss?

It has almost no calories, so replacing a regular cola with it cuts about 139 calories per can. The WHO found no long-term weight benefit from non-sugar sweeteners, so it works only as a swap, not as a diet aid.

How much caffeine is in Pepsi Max?

The last published figure was 42.6mg per 330 ml can, about 64mg in a 500 ml bottle by scaling. PepsiCo has not published the amount since 2023, so check the can for a no-caffeine variant if you need to avoid it.

Does Pepsi Max contain aspartame?

Yes. Pepsi Max is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame K and carries a phenylalanine warning for people with PKU. The WHO and JECFA reviewed aspartame in 2023 and kept the acceptable daily intake at 40 mg per kg of body weight.

Can diabetics drink Pepsi Max?

It has no carbohydrate, so it does not raise blood glucose directly and is a better pick than regular cola. People with diabetes should still count it as a sweetened drink and ask their care team about regular intake.