A large Pepsi at Taco Bell is 40-oz. Compared to a standard 12-oz. can or 20-oz. bottle of soda pop, you are getting a lot of extra soft drink -- as well as calories -- for your money.
Total Calories
According to the nutritional information provided on Taco Bell's website, a large Pepsi provides 500 calories. This beverage also contains 140 g of sugar.
Daily Value
Based on a 2,000-calorie daily diet, a large Pepsi provides 25 percent of your daily recommended value. According to MayoClinic.com, there is no established daily recommendation for sugar.
Low-Calorie Alternatives
Any caloric daily value percentage over 20 percent is considered "high-calorie," according to MayoClinic.com. A small Lipton Raspberry Iced Tea at Taco Bell contains just 8 percent of your daily caloric value with 160 calories and 42 g of sugar. A large Diet Pepsi has no calories or sugar at all, but the acid in these beverages can still cause tooth decay just like a sugary soda.
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