Sprite
Sprite is the world's leading lemon-lime soda, caffeine-free and clear, making it the go-to for people who want fizz without the cola.
- Brand
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Category
- Sodas & Soft Drinks
- Released
- 1961
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 62/100
Key features
- Caffeine-free
- World's top lemon-lime soda
- Clear, crisp taste
Best for anyone avoiding caffeine or who prefers citrus to cola.
Sprite specifications
| Calories (12 oz) | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Sugar (12 oz) | 38 g |
| Caffeine (12 oz) | 0 mg |
| Sodium (12 oz) | 65 mg |
| Flavour profile | Crisp lemon-lime |
| Zero-sugar version | Sprite Zero Sugar |
| Launched | 1961 |
| Parent company | The Coca-Cola Company |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every soda in our database using the sodas & soft drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Caffeine-free
- World's top lemon-lime soda
- Clear, crisp taste
- Strong overall score (62/100 within sodas & soft drinks)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Sprite against
Alternatives to Sprite
- Coca-Cola Classic 79/100
- Pepsi 54/100
- Dr Pepper 46/100
- Mountain Dew 8/100
Sources
- Sprite: The Coca-Cola Company official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.