How your favourite drink contributes to your overall energy intake
It's true that all foods and drinks can fit within a balanced diet - as long as you watch portion sizes, stay within your daily energy needs and ensure you’re getting a good variety of foods and drinks.
Below is table with the DI and energy values of some of our drinks to help you understand how your favourite drink contributes to your overall energy intake.
|
ENERGY per 250ml |
%DI per 250ml |
| Coca-Cola |
450 |
5 |
| Diet Coke |
3.8 |
0.1 |
| Coca-Cola Zero |
3.5 |
0.1 |
| Sprite |
440 |
5 |
| Sprite Zero |
12 |
0.1 |
| Powerade Berry Ice |
328 |
4 |
| Powerade Light Citrus Breeze |
115 |
1 |
| Goulburn Valley Orange Juice |
440 |
5 |
| Nestea Iced Tea Peach |
345 |
4 |
| Pump |
0 |
0 |
Please note, DI reference values are based on an average male/female adult diets and do not necessarily relate to the needs of children. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have directed food and beverage manufacturers to use the one value for an average adult, rather than separate figures for each age group. According to FSANZ, to incorporate reference values for these age groups, where they exist, would be complex, costly and impractical.
The %DI values that appear on our new labels are based on an average adult diet providing 8700kJ. Your individual DI will depend on your gender, weight, age and activity levels.