Sprite Lime Flavored Soft Drink
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (11.7g per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Carbonated Water
- Sugar
- Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
- Acidity Regulator (INS 331(iii))
- Preservative (INS 211)
- Flavour (Natural Flavouring Substances)
EB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewSugar water with a lime twist.
Sprite is a clear, lime-flavoured soft drink: carbonated water, sugar, acidity regulators, a preservative and natural flavouring.
CleanPlate scores it EB3. The E for nutrition reflects no protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals. The B for ingredients reflects sugar and a preservative; the lime taste comes from flavouring, but the name honestly says "flavored". The 3 for risk is set by sugar, which supplies all of the calories.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product namePartly true
“Lime Flavored”
No lime is listed; the taste comes from natural flavouring. The name does say "flavored", which is honest.
How EB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 49 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- Sodium Benzoate
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 11.7 g
- Sodium
- 10.1 mg
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
The list is carbonated water, sugar, citric acid (330), sodium citrate (331(iii)), sodium benzoate (211) and natural flavouring.
Per 100 ml: 49 kcal, 11.7 g added sugar, no fat, no protein and 10 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
11.7 g per 100 ml, all of the energy. Liquid sugar does not fill you up.
- Sodium benzoate (211)Worth watching
A common preservative. It can form small amounts of benzene when combined with vitamin C, which is not listed here.
- AcidityWorth watching
Frequent sipping of acidic, sugary drinks is hard on teeth.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Clear sodas are healthier than colas"
Sugar content is similar. The lack of colour does not change that.
Myth: "Lime flavour means real lime"
The flavour comes from natural flavouring substances, not juice.
How often, and how
- ChildrenBest avoided; occasional small glass at most
- AdultsOccasional
- DiabeticsAvoid
Smarter ways to eat it
Make nimbu soda
Fresh lime, soda water, a pinch of salt and a little sugar gives more flavour for far less sugar.
Dilute it
Half Sprite, half soda water halves the sugar.
Common questions
Is Sprite Lime Flavored Soft Drink healthy?
Sprite Lime Flavored Soft Drink scores EB3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (11.7g per 100ml); Contains Sodium Benzoate. On the plus side: Low sodium.
What does the EB3 score mean?
The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in Sprite Lime Flavored Soft Drink should I watch?
Preservative (INS 211) (Sodium Benzoate).
Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.