Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Caffeine and Sugar - in COKE and PEPSI

I read this in REDIFF today and immediately thought that I should write something about Coke/Pepsi.

I feel that this might help someone out there who doesn't know what COKE/PEPSI have in them.

During my recent trip to India I saw several kids / teens drinking COKE / PEPSI !

A little bit of knowledge will help in avoiding drinks rich in Sugar and caffeine.

So, Here is some data:


Coke ( Regular - 1 can)
Sugar ( approx.38 grams - around 8 tsp)
Caffeine ( approx. 46 grams - around 9 tsp)

Pepsi ( Regular - 1 can )
Sugar ( approx. 40 grams - around 8 tsp)
Caffeine ( approx. 38 grams - around 8 tsp)

So, the next time you take a can of COKE / PEPSI near your mouth please remember the numbers.

If you see a kid drinking it...please take a minute and warn them / their parents.

6 comments:

Chakra said...

> I saw several kids / teens drinking COKE / PEPSI !


- indha karumaththai epdi daan kudikaraangalo!

kuttichuvaru said...

yeah.... I try to avoid it as much as possible!! not only the sugar/caffeine, der is a lot more tat is damaging to our system!!

jus for instance, our body takes in oxygen n gives out carbon dioxide.... so wats the point in further intake thro carbonated drinks n makin ur system overwork??

Anonymous said...

MANY THANX FOR THE INFO, NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS SO BAD. WILL STOP BUYING THEM. BTW DO U THINK THAT THE DIET COKE ALSO HAS THE SAME?

Balaji S Rajan said...

I am glad that you also against these ones da.

gP said...

imagine what they put in those things and why people still drink it.

Jo said...

Thank you for this info and I am glad you decided to write about this.

I think our Bollywood babus should give it a thought before promoting it aiming the youth of India.