For a board game night, choose an explicitly caffeine-free, zero-sugar cola if both caffeine and sugar matter to your group; choose standard zero-sugar cola if caffeine is acceptable. Keep original or regular cola for guests who specifically want that recipe, and check the individual pack: the UK examples differ in sugar content, ingredients and caffeine status.
If guests have different sugar and caffeine preferences, one cola may not cover both. A standard zero-sugar option and a separately labelled caffeine-free option give guests a choice between the product types identified by Coca-Cola GB and Pepsi UK.
If sugar content affects your selection, compare the per-100ml panels. Coca-Cola GB lists 0g sugars for its caffeine-free Zero Sugar variant, and Pepsi UK lists 0g for Pepsi MAX, alongside different figures for their original or regular colas.
Look for an explicitly caffeine-free variant rather than relying on a zero-sugar label. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine are examples identified as caffeine free on their respective UK product pages.
Decide which caffeine and sugar options to serve, then check the exact variant, its ingredients and the number of cans.
Choose when: Guests want to avoid caffeine and you also want a cola labelled zero sugar.
Bear in mind: The Coca-Cola GB and Pepsi UK examples use sweeteners and carry a phenylalanine notice.
Choose when: Guests want a zero-sugar cola and caffeine is acceptable.
Bear in mind: Standard Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX list caffeine; neither is the separately labelled caffeine-free variant.
Choose when: Guests specifically want an original or regular recipe rather than a zero-sugar variant.
Bear in mind: The UK sugar figures differ by product, and Pepsi regular also lists sweeteners.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar and energy | Compare the current nutrition panels on a per-100ml basis. Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars and 42 kcal per 100ml for Original Taste; Pepsi UK lists 4.5g sugars per 100ml for Pepsi regular and 0g for Pepsi MAX. | I want guests to be able to choose between a regular recipe and a zero-sugar cola without assuming the regular products have the same sugar content. |
| Caffeine | Check for an explicit caffeine-free or no-caffeine designation. Pepsi UK lists caffeine in standard Pepsi MAX but identifies Pepsi MAX No Caffeine as a separate product. | For a later game, I want an option for guests who avoid caffeine, not just a can marked zero sugar. |
| Ingredients | Read the exact pack’s sweeteners and warnings. The Pepsi UK pages for Pepsi MAX and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine list sweeteners and a source-of-phenylalanine notice. | Some guests may want to check particular ingredients before picking a drink. |
| Servings | Confirm the selected variant, can size and pack count. The Joybuy examples below include both 8 × 330ml and 24 × 330ml packs. | I need enough individual cans for the group, without mistaking one flavour or caffeine variant for another. |
Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml for Original Taste, while Pepsi UK lists 0g per 100ml for Pepsi MAX. Those figures describe different products, not every cola in either range.
Choose the type of recipe first, then compare the current per-100ml panels for the cans you intend to serve.
Pepsi UK lists caffeine in standard Pepsi MAX and offers a separately named No Caffeine version.
If caffeine avoidance matters, select a product explicitly identified as caffeine free and check the pack again.
The Pepsi UK pages for Pepsi MAX and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine list sweeteners and state that the drinks contain a source of phenylalanine.
Let guests check the exact product label when particular ingredients matter to them; do not assume all variants share a recipe.
Pack size, flavour and caffeine status affect whether the cans match your intended selection for the group.
Count the servings you need and confirm the selected variant and can count before checkout.
Coca-Cola GB and Pepsi UK each identify regular, zero-sugar and caffeine-free products; compare the individual variant rather than choosing on brand name alone.
The Coca-Cola GB range includes Original Taste and separately identified zero-sugar and caffeine-free variants.
Pepsi UK identifies regular Pepsi, Pepsi MAX and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine as distinct choices.
These packs cover a caffeine-free zero-sugar option, standard zero-sugar colas, a cherry variant and an original recipe. Check each selected product’s ingredients and pack configuration against the choices your guests want.
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A group-serving option when guests want both zero sugar and no caffeine. The Joybuy listing gives 24 × 330ml cans and 0g sugars per 100ml; it also carries a source-of-phenylalanine notice, so check the current pack for ingredient-specific needs.
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The cherry-flavoured choice comes in an 8 × 330ml pack. If guests are choosing by sugar, caffeine or sweetener content, check this variant’s current nutrition panel and ingredients rather than applying another Pepsi MAX variant’s details.
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This 24 × 330ml standard Pepsi MAX pack suits a zero-sugar choice when caffeine is acceptable. Pepsi UK lists 0g sugars per 100ml and caffeine in standard Pepsi MAX; check the chosen pack’s variant and phenylalanine notice.
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Choose this original-recipe pack when guests specifically want Coca-Cola Original Taste. It contains 24 × 330ml cans; Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml and caffeine among its ingredients, so it is neither the zero-sugar nor the caffeine-free choice.
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This 24 × 330ml pack provides a zero-sugar cola for guests who accept caffeine. The Joybuy listing states 0g sugars per 100ml and lists caffeine in the ingredients; it is not the separately named caffeine-free variant.
It can. Standard Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX list caffeine, while Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine are separately identified caffeine-free products. Check the exact can rather than relying on “zero sugar”.
No. Coca-Cola GB lists 10.6g sugars per 100ml for Original Taste, while Pepsi UK lists 4.5g per 100ml for Pepsi regular. Compare current packs on the same per-100ml basis.
Show them the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack before serving. The Pepsi UK pages for Pepsi MAX and Pepsi MAX No Caffeine list sweeteners and a source-of-phenylalanine notice; do not assume another variant has the same ingredients.
Check the ingredients, nutrition declaration, quantity, date marking and any relevant warnings on the current pack. UK food-labelling guidance from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agency identifies ingredients, quantity and date marking among the information required on pre-packed food labels.
No. Confirm the selected flavour, caffeine status, can count and ingredients on the product page and the delivered pack. The Joybuy options here include different Pepsi MAX variants and both 8-can and 24-can formats.