Dr Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar
The 23 flavors with a smooth splash of cherry, zero sugar, zero calories. This is the one I grab for a Dr Pepper that is a little fruitier without the sugar.
Yes, Dr Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar has caffeine: about 41 mg per 12 fl oz can, the same as regular Dr Pepper. It has 0 calories, 0 g of sugar, 0 g of carbohydrate and 60 mg of sodium, and it is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Those figures are Keurig Dr Pepper's own product facts, checked October 5, 2026.
Cherry Zero Sugar takes the original 23-flavor blend, adds cherry, and swaps the sugar for sweeteners. Think of it as the sugar-free twin of Dr Pepper Cherry, which has 160 calories and 42 g of sugar a can, and the cherry cousin of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar. It is also what Dr Pepper now points Diet Cherry fans toward. Last verified against Keurig Dr Pepper's product facts on October 5, 2026.
Nutrition Facts
Size 12 fl oz can
| Per Serving | % DAILY VALUE |
|---|---|
| Calories: 0 | |
| Total Fat: 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium: 60 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars: 0 g | |
| Includes Added Sugars: 0 g | 0% |
| Protein: 0 g | |
| Caffeine: 41 mg |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
What are the ingredients in Dr Pepper Cherry Zero?
In label order, per Keurig Dr Pepper:
- Carbonated Water
Contains less than 2% of:
- Caramel Color
- Natural and Artificial Flavors
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame Potassium
- Sodium Benzoate (preservative)
- Phosphoric Acid
- Caffeine
- Sodium Phosphate
Questions people ask about Dr Pepper Cherry Zero
Does Dr Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar have caffeine?
Yes. Keurig Dr Pepper lists about 41 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can, the same as regular Dr Pepper and 1 mg more than full-sugar Dr Pepper Cherry. Zero sugar does not mean caffeine free.
How many calories and carbs are in Dr Pepper Cherry Zero?
None. A 12 fl oz can has 0 calories, 0 g of total carbohydrate and 0 g of sugar. The only nutrient on the panel above zero is sodium, at 60 mg.
What sweetener is in Dr Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar?
Aspartame and acesulfame potassium, both listed on the label. Because it contains aspartame, the FDA says people with the rare genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid or restrict it.
Is Cherry Zero Sugar the same as Diet Cherry Dr Pepper?
It is the successor. Dr Pepper describes Cherry Zero Sugar as the taste fans loved from Diet Cherry, brought to life with Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, and Diet Cherry is no longer on the drpepper.com lineup.
Does Dr Pepper Cherry Zero have Red 40?
Not according to Keurig Dr Pepper's current ingredient list for the 12 fl oz can, which names caramel color as the only color. Check the can you buy, since labels can change.
Every Dr Pepper variety and size is compared in how much caffeine is in Dr Pepper, and the other sugar-free cans are in all Dr Pepper flavors. If a daily can is turning into a habit, here are the signs to watch for.
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References
- Keurig Dr Pepper Product Facts: Dr Pepper Zero Sugar Cherry, 12 fl oz (nutrition, ingredients, caffeine)
- Dr Pepper Cherry Zero Sugar official product page
- FDA: Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food (PKU)
Last verified October 5, 2026.
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