Bubble tea vs cola: which is healthier?

Bubble tea is more nutrient-dense, scoring 7/100 against 1/100 for cola. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Bubble tea

7/100Low nutrient density

55 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (16 oz): 560 g

Higher score

Cola

1/100Low nutrient density

42 kcal per 100 g. 1 can (355 ml): 368 g

Which to pick for your goal

Fewer caloriesCola55 vs 42 kcal per 100 g
More proteinAbout even0.5 vs 0 g per 100 g
More fiberAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
Less sugarBubble tea6.3 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
More potassiumBubble tea36 vs 5 mg per 100 g
Less saturated fatAbout even0.3 vs 0 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
Nutrient	Bubble tea, 100 g	Cola, 100 g	Bubble tea, 560 g	Cola, 368 g
Calories	55 kcal	42 kcal	308 kcal	155 kcal
Protein	0.5 g	0 g	2.6 g	0 g
Carbohydrates	13 g	10 g	70 g	38 g
Sugars	6.3 g	9.9 g	35 g	37 g
Fiber	<0.1 g	0 g	0.3 g	0 g
Fat	0.5 g	0.3 g	2.6 g	0.9 g
Saturated fat	0.3 g	0 g	1.5 g	0 g
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin A	6.6 µg	0 µg	37 µg	0 µg
Potassium	36 mg	5 mg	203 mg	18 mg
Iron	0.1 mg	<0.1 mg	0.7 mg	<0.1 mg
Calcium	18 mg	1 mg	103 mg	3.7 mg
Magnesium	3.1 mg	0 mg	18 mg	0 mg
Sodium	8.8 mg	3 mg	49 mg	11 mg

Last updated November 12, 2026. Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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