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Below is a table that shows the amount of phosphorus in 100 grams of different products:
17 mg
Milk, Whole, 3.3% Fat
93 mg
Ice Cream, Vanilla
105 mg
Chicken, Light, w/skin, Stewed
146 mg
Chicken Liver Pate
175 mg
Ham, Sliced, Regular
247 mg
Peanuts, All Types, Raw
376 mg
Cheese, Cheddar
512 mg
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This is from the Coke page which makes it look like Cola has much less phosphorus than other foods. Although I don't question their numbers, I suspect that the issue is that Cola contains phosphorus without calcium which may make it dangerous?
Edward L. Mincher
Phosphorus is a chemical element, while phosphoric acid is a compound made from phosphorus. Phosphoric acid is found in some soft drinks like Coca-Cola as an additive. The "phosphorud" you saw in the ingredients list of Coke is likely a misspelling, and it should actually be "phosphoric acid."
Phosphoric acid and carbonic acid.
Phosphoric acid is used in Coke.
The acid name for Coke is phosphoric acid. It is added to the beverage to provide a tangy flavor and to act as a preservative.
This is the phosphoric acid.
hubuly bubuly
coke
There is no elemental phosphorus, but there is phosphoric acid in it.
Because it contains phosphoric acid.
yes it contains citric acid as a main ingredient
They contain phosphoric acid. They have a pH of around 2.4
Phosphoric acid is the main acid in coke that can potentially contribute to bone demineralization due to its ability to leach calcium from bones. However, it's important to note that the level of phosphoric acid in coke is not likely to significantly impact bone health when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.