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Attribute Details
Type Lemon-lime flavored soda
Manufacturer The Coca-Cola Company
Introduced 1961 (in the USA, originated in Germany in 1959)
Flavor Lemon and lime
Caffeine Caffeine-free
Color Clear
Main Competitors 7 Up, Starry
🍋 Key Variants
The Sprite brand has expanded over the years to include a variety of different flavors and formulations:

Sprite Original: The classic lemon-lime flavor that started it all.

Sprite Zero Sugar / Diet Sprite: A sugar-free version of the original, with zero calories.

Sprite Lymonade: A variant that blends the classic lemon-lime flavor with a splash of lemonade juice.

Regional & Limited Editions: Various markets have seen unique flavors like Sprite Cucumber, Sprite Cranberry (popularized by a meme-worthy holiday ad), Sprite Cherry, Sprite Tropical, and Sprite Ginger.

📝 Ingredients & Nutrition
The ingredients for Sprite can vary slightly by country, but the core recipe is consistent.

Region (Example) Key Sweetener Calories (per 12 oz) Key Ingredients
United States High Fructose Corn Syrup 140 Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, natural flavors, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate
Europe (e.g., Ireland) Sugar & Sweeteners ~60-80 Carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, natural lemon and lime flavorings, sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Aspartame)
Africa (e.g., Nigeria) Sugar & Sweeteners ~140 Carbonated water, sugar, acidulants (citric acid, sodium citrate), lime and lemon flavors, preservative, sweeteners
As shown, a 12 fl oz (355 ml) can of Sprite in the U.S. contains 140 calories and 38 grams of sugar.