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Diet Soda

+1.2

Artificial sweeteners and phosphoric acid disrupt gut microbiome balance and promote inflammatory responses despite zero calories.

Ingredient score breakdown

Artificial sweeteners

+0.9

Aspartame and sucralose alter gut bacteria composition and increase inflammatory markers.

Phosphoric acid

+0.4

Acidic additive may interfere with mineral absorption and promote bone inflammation.

Caffeine

-0.1

Moderate amounts may provide minor antioxidant benefits.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Diet soda is low FODMAP but artificial sweeteners may trigger digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Healthier alternatives

  • black coffee
  • green tea

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