An American man living in the UK has highlighted the major differences between US and UK versions of orange Fanta, particularly in sugar content and calories. Russell McKinley, originally from Chicago, shared a video on Instagram comparing 500ml bottles from both countries.
McKinley noted that the UK bottle cost £1.40, while the US version was $3 (about £2.22). He pointed out that the UK Fanta contains 22g of sugar and 96 calories, whereas the American counterpart has 73g of sugar and 270 calories. 'I can't believe that,' he said. 'This is actually starting to scare me.'
Tasting the UK version, McKinley described it as smelling like orange juice and tasting natural, with real juice included. In contrast, the US Fanta was much sweeter. 'Oh my God, they don't taste anything alike,' he declared. His friend compared the UK Fanta's scent to 'orange-flavoured cleaning spray' and called it 'over-sweetened'.
McKinley concluded: 'Being British is fun - and probably a lot safer.' The video sparked comments from viewers, with one asking why Americans don't demand better food and drink standards, and another attributing the US obesity epidemic to such high sugar levels.
