For some of us at Fairette, caffeine-free sodas are a preferable alternative to their caffeinated counterparts. If you need to eliminate caffeine from your diet due to health reasons, its addictiveness, headaches, pregnancy, or any other reasons, there are thankfully caffeine-free alternatives to the most popular sodas.
20. Coca Cola
Coca-Cola’s caffeine-free version is made out of carbonated water, caramel color, natural flavors, phosphoric acid, and potassium. One of the biggest advantages the drink has is that it contains 0 calories per serving, 0 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of fat. When you combine all of this with the fact that it contains no caffeine and the taste remains still great, it’s one of the best classic options out there.
19. AW
When Roy W. Allen opened his first stand in 1919, he probably did not know his beverage was going to be one of the best choices of root beer more than 100 years later.
If you don’t mind having sugar in your soda along with some calories, AW’s root beer contains no caffeine and the sodium content remains relatively low as well. It’s made out of carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, sodium, natural and artificial flavors, and quillaia extract
18. Dr. Pepper
In 1885 pharmacist Charles Alderton from Texas came up with the original recipe for the traditional Dr. Pepper. Ever since then the soda and its variations have been found in almost every major supermarket and online beverage store. The caffeine-free version started being manufactured in 1983 and it’s come a long way ever since it was first created.
When we look at nutrition facts, Dr. Pepper’s 12 Oz caffeine-free version contains 150 calories, 55 mg of sodium, and 40 grams of sugar.
17. Schweppes Ginger Ale
Schweppes has been around for more than 230 years and thanks to it they have nailed down the process of making their popular soda. As it was introduced in England, the local media coined the term ‘schweppervescence’ to describe its unique taste. One of the major advantages Schweppes’ Ginger Ale has is that it contains just 32 grams of sugar per 12 Oz.
16. Pepsi Cola
With its origins in North Carolina, Pepsi has been a regular soft drink of choice for more than 120 years. The original intent was to boost the health of the digestive system and look at the way the beverage has come. Since the caffeine-free version contains about 150 calories and 41 grams of sugar per 12 oz, it is right up there with other popular sodas in terms of nutritional content.
15. Sprite
Sprite belongs to one of the newer drinks as it was first introduced in Germany in 1959 and later found its ground also in the US. With its distinct lemon and lime taste, it has set itself up as one of the go-to alternatives to the more prevalent colas. Sprite performs above average in terms of its nutritional content as it has 140 calories and 38 grams of sugars per 12 oz. If you’re looking for an option just with natural flavors and a drink that in its original form is without caffeine, Sprite might be your winner.
14. Fanta
Ever since 1955 with its origins in Naples, Italy, Fanta has been one of the predominant choices of an orange-tasting beverage for many households around the world. Believe it or not, there are more than 100 flavors around the world. When it comes to nutrition facts, Fanta contains 160 calories and 44 grams of sugar which is slightly above other options out there.
13. Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale
As the name indicates, Canada Dry traces its origins to Toronto as its most popular soda started being produced in 1904. As the company started to produce more products and grew in popularity also in the US, Canada Dry was first purchased by Norton Simon and is owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper today. While observing nutrition facts, Canada Dry is a sound alternative to Schweppes since it contains 130 calories and 32 grams of sugar.
12. Blue Sky
If you’re looking for one of the best options without high fructose corn syrup, blue sky’s root beer might be one of the choices for you. Ever since 1971 with its beginnings in Santa Fe, Blue Sky has also introduced its line of energy drinks. All of this has led Coca-Cola to acquire Blue Sky to further develop and cement Blue Sky’s legacy. As we look at the nutrition facts of their root beer, it is right there with Canada Dry and Schweppes since it contains 130 calories and 32 grams of sugar per 12 Oz. As already mentioned, this one comes without high fructose corn syrup which sets it apart from many others.
11. Zevia Caffeine Free Cola
Ever since its inception, Zevia has been committed to producing deliciously tasting beverages using clean ingredients having the health of people in mind. That’s why it’s sweetened with stevia and not sugar to make sure the glucose levels would remain as low as possible.
Zevia, similarly to Coca Cola sets itself apart from the rest by its amazing nutrition values. It contains 0 calories, 0 grams of sodium, and 0 grams of sugar. Moreover, it doesn’t use artificial sweeteners and is supported by many vegan influencers. This is one of our top pics and is a quality runner-up to the queen of soft drinks.
10. Spindrift
One of the most admirable things about Spindrift has been its commitment to producing soda sweetened by real fruit. Yes, there are no artificial sweeteners or sugars contained. It’s one of the healthiest options you can get and it’s a great alternative to caffeine-free sodas using artificial sweeteners.
9. Health-Ade Booch Pop
Speaking of healthy options, we can’t forget about Health-Ade’s Booch pop which is one of the go-to beverages combining lemon and lime. Its plant-based fiber from cranberries and magnesium from naturally-occurring minerals play a vital role in maintaining a healthy gut. What is also encouraging is that there are just 40 calories and less than 10 grams of sugar per 12 Oz. If you’re looking for a blend of lemon and lime, this one might be just for you!
8. 7UP
We can’t forget about one of our favorite ones – 7up! With its origins dating back to 1929, 7up has come a long way and no wonder it caught the eye of Pepsi and Keurig Dr. Pepper who took over the manufacturing process of the soda. If you don’t mind a higher amount of sugar and calories compared to for instance Booch Pop, 7up is always a great option alongside Sprite for lemon-tasting beverages. Similarly to colas, 7up has 140 calories and 38 grams of sugar per 12 Oz.
7. Powerade
What we love about Powerade is not just that it has 0 calories but also that it’s made out of both coconut oil and vegetable oil. Moreover, the drink also contains B3, B6, and B12 vitamins and helps to restore some of the vital electrolytes after exercise. So, if you’re looking for a post-workout refreshment, Powerade might be your go-to. The Zero version will provide you with an option of 0 calories and 0 sugars which is helpful if you’re on a weight-loss workout routine.
6. Bang
Bang belongs to the family of zero sugar and zero calories sodas; In addition to that, they’re also vegan-friendly. What we love about Bang and its caffeine-free version is that it is based on its energy drink. If you enjoy an energy drink taste but don’t want to have a kick of caffeine, Bang is one of the few unique examples of how this gets done.
5. Sunkist
From the humble beginnings of just having 5 employees all the way to being the most popular orange drink in the US in 1980, we can’t forget about Sunkist. 12 Oz of the beverage contains 170 calories and 44 grams of sugar – around the same level as the other drinks on our list.
4. Stewart’s Root Beer
As a school teacher, Frank Stewart was looking for ways to supplement his income back in 1924. In the end, he came up with a recipe for his initial versions of root beer and opened his first drive-in in Ohio. As far as calories and sugars ago, their levels are comparable to other root beer beverages – 150 calories and 38 grams of sugar for Stewart’s.
3. Pibb Zero
Contrary to more common orange and Sprite-like tastes, Pibb has come up with a miracle cherry-tasting soda with 0 calories and 0 sugars. Dating all the way back to 1972, Pibb was first introduced as an alternative to Dr. Pepper and was even called Peppo before changing its name. By now it’s become an excellent alternative to more established sodas like Dr. Pepper, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.
2. Faygo Caffeine Free
What’s fascinating about Faygo is its humble beginnings dating back to 1907 as brothers Ben and Perry Feigenson needed to wait 15 more years before they purchased their first delivery truck. Eventually, they entrusted their family business to their sons who before their retirement ended up selling their business. 8 Oz of Faygo has only 80 calories and 23 grams of sugar which is under average compared to most of the colas and other sodas.
1. Jarritos
Our list closes Jarritos which is characteristic of its naturally fruit-flavored tastes. Mandarin, strawberry, lime, tamarind, guava, grapefruit, pineapple, mango, watermelon, and passion fruit options come all without caffeine. Since its beginnings in 1950, Jarritos has become one of the leaders in fruit choices and will make a great addition to your potluck, picnic, or supper.
And there you have it – these are the best caffeine-free sodas that can enlighten your take-out, brunch, picnic with friends, Thanksgiving dinner, or just an afternoon after a long day at work. Whether you feel like getting a cola, fruit-tasting, or a healthy drink, there are options for all of that. You’ll be able to avoid caffeine and enjoy your favorite flavors without regret. Finally, one of the most important things when it comes to sodas is how you store them and that’s why you might appreciate our guide to how to pick the best beverage cooler and the best mini fridges out there!