New 355 ml cans of Coca-Cola in Canada now have about 3/4 of a teaspoon less sugar, or the same amount as Coke in the U.S. The company is introducing smaller cans and bottles in both countries.
Coca-Cola Canada says that for over a century, the Canadian version of the world’s number one soft drink has had more sugar than its U.S. counterpart. But in January, Coke announced it would start producing the Canadian version with the same amount of sugar as in the U.S., as well as sell it in smaller cans and bottles.
That means Coke in Canada will go from containing more sugar than Pepsi to containing less. Here are the numbers for 355 ml cans, which suggest Canadian Coke will drop seven per cent in the amount of sugar and 12.5 per cent in the number of calories.
| (as of Jan. 1, 2015) | Sugar | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola in Canada (before change) | 42 g | 160 |
| Coca-Cola in the U.S. | 39 g | 140 |
| Pepsi, both countries | 41 g | 150 |
