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Does cola cause acne?
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Cola may add to breakouts if you eat it often or in large amounts.
One serving brings a high glycemic load (fast sugar, which raises insulin).
Why this score
- Glycemic: 39 g carbs at GI 63 = glycemic load 24.6 (high). Fast sugar raises insulin, and insulin can lift skin oil and clog pores.
- Dairy: none.
- Inflammation: almost no saturated fat or omega-6.
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 24.6 | −34.7 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −0 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −0 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +0 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 65 / 100 · WARN |
Nutrition in one serving (360 g)
| Carbs | 39 g · GI 63 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Polyphenols | low |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Try instead
- Sparkling water
- Unsweetened tea
- Black coffee
Not medical advice. This score is for cola on its own. What you eat with it changes the result: protein and fat slow the sugar spike, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal, which is why SpotBite tracks your meals over time rather than judging one food. Diet is one factor among many (hormones, genetics, skincare, stress, sleep).
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