Olipop vs Poppi: Fiber, Sugar and Sweeteners Compared

Per can, Olipop Vintage Cola has more fiber (9g or 6g, depending on the formula) and less added sugar (2g), while Poppi Classic Cola has fewer calories (35) and no sodium; both use stevia and neither lists aspartame.

Key takeaways:

• Olipop Vintage Cola exists in two distinct recipes: a refrigerated 9g fiber line using inulin from chicory and Jerusalem artichoke, and a shelf-stable 6g fiber line using acacia and guar fiber.
• Poppi Classic Cola provides 3g of dietary fiber per can derived from cassava root fiber and organic agave inulin.
• Neither lists aspartame, sucralose or acesulfame potassium; both list stevia leaf extract, with 2g (Olipop) vs 3g (Poppi) added sugars per can.
• Olipop Vintage Cola delivers 50mg of caffeine from green tea extract, while Poppi Classic Cola provides 40mg of natural caffeine.

Olipop Vintage Cola vs Poppi Classic Cola: At-a-Glance Comparison

Much like comparing Coke Zero Sugar vs Diet Coke: Two Zero-Calorie Colas, examining declared facts side by side clarifies formulation differences. Olipop manufactures two separate formulations under the Vintage Cola name, whereas Poppi sells one standard Classic Cola recipe.

Nutrient / Component	Olipop Vintage Cola (9g Line)	Olipop Vintage Cola (6g Line)	Poppi Classic Cola
Serving Size	1 Can (355 mL)	1 Can (355 mL)	1 Can (355 mL listed via Open Food Facts)
Calories	50	40	35
Total Fat	0g	Not listed	0g
Sodium	30mg (1% DV)	30mg	0mg
Total Carbohydrate	17g (6% DV)	14g (5% DV)	9g (3% DV)
Dietary Fiber	9g (32% DV)	6g (21% DV)	3g (11% DV)
Total Sugars	5g	4g	5g
Added Sugars	2g (4% DV)	2g (4% DV)	3g (6% DV)
Protein	0g	0g	0g
Caffeine	50mg (Green Tea)	50mg (Green Tea)	40mg (Natural Caffeine)
Juice Content	5% Juice	Not stated on brand page	3% Juice
Primary Sweeteners	Cassava syrup, apple juice, stevia	Cassava syrup, apple juice, stevia	Cane sugar, apple juice, stevia
Primary Fibers	Cassava, chicory inulin, artichoke	Cassava, acacia fiber, guar fiber	Cassava root fiber, agave inulin
Storage (brand page)	Refrigerated	Shelf-stable	Not stated

For a deeper look at alternative non-caloric sweetening agents across modern drinks, you can also explore our comparison on Stevia vs Monk Fruit: Plant Sweetener Comparison.

Which is healthier, Olipop or Poppi?

Neither is healthier on every measure: Olipop has more fiber (9g or 6g vs 3g per can) and less added sugar (2g vs 3g), while Poppi has fewer calories (35 vs 40 to 50) and no sodium (0mg vs 30mg).

On fiber, Olipop provides more per can: 9g in its refrigerated formula (32% Daily Value) or 6g in its shelf-stable formula (21% Daily Value). In contrast, Poppi delivers 3g of fiber per can (11% Daily Value).

On calories and sodium, Poppi Classic Cola lists 35 calories and 0mg of sodium, compared with 40 to 50 calories and 30mg of sodium for Olipop Vintage Cola. Added sugars are 2g (Olipop) and 3g (Poppi) per can, and neither ingredient list includes caramel color.

How much fiber is in Olipop vs Poppi?

Olipop Vintage Cola contains either 9g or 6g of dietary fiber per can depending on the specific line, while Poppi Classic Cola contains 3g of dietary fiber per can.

Dietary fiber sources differ notably across these formulations. Olipop's refrigerated 9g line uses its OLISMART blend featuring cassava root fiber, chicory root inulin, and Jerusalem artichoke inulin. In contrast, Olipop's 6g shelf-stable line reformulates this fiber matrix by swapping out the inulins for acacia fiber and guar fiber alongside cassava root fiber. Poppi Classic Cola utilizes a combination of cassava root fiber and organic agave inulin to deliver its 3g total.

Under FDA labeling guidelines for dietary fiber, declarable fibers include intact plant components as well as added isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates that FDA has determined have beneficial physiological effects. Guar gum is on FDA's approved isolated fiber list, and FDA says it intends to allow inulin, inulin-type fructans and acacia (gum arabic) in the fiber declaration under enforcement discretion until it completes rulemaking. Cassava root fiber itself is not specifically detailed on the FDA isolated fiber evaluation page. Neither brand discloses the exact gram proportion of each individual fiber ingredient within its blend.

Does Olipop or Poppi have more sugar?

Poppi Classic Cola has slightly more added sugar at 3g per can, while Olipop Vintage Cola contains 2g of added sugar in both its 9g and 6g formulas.

When looking at total sugars, the products remain very close. Olipop's 9g fiber line lists 5g of total sugars, its 6g line lists 4g of total sugars, and Poppi Classic Cola lists 5g of total sugars.

The sources of sweetness also diverge between the two brands. Olipop relies on cassava root syrup and apple juice concentrate to supply caloric sweetness, supplemented by stevia leaf extract. Poppi utilizes organic cane sugar combined with apple juice concentrate and stevia leaf extract. Neither formulation includes high-fructose corn syrup.

Do Olipop or Poppi use artificial sweeteners or aspartame?

Neither Olipop nor Poppi lists aspartame, sucralose or acesulfame potassium; both list stevia leaf extract alongside caloric sweeteners.

On their ingredient lists (Olipop 9g, Olipop 6g, Poppi), Olipop lists "Stevia Leaf* *Extract" while Poppi declares "Stevia Leaf Extract." Neither brand lists artificial high-intensity sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, or acesulfame potassium. The FDA says it has no questions about GRAS conclusions for high-purity (95% minimum) steviol glycosides from stevia leaves, which are reported to be 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar; stevia leaf and crude stevia extracts are not considered GRAS, and their import is not permitted for use as sweeteners. Neither brand page publicly specifies the exact steviol glycoside purity percentage or the milligram weight of stevia extract present per can.

Do Olipop and Poppi have caffeine?

Yes, both Olipop Vintage Cola and Poppi Classic Cola contain caffeine, delivering 50mg and 40mg per can respectively.

Olipop Vintage Cola explicitly attributes its 50mg of caffeine to green tea caffeine extract. Poppi Classic Cola lists "Natural Caffeine" in its ingredients and states 40mg per can, without naming a plant source. For context, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams a day, for most adults, as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.

Full Ingredient Lists: Olipop 9g, Olipop 6g, and Poppi

Reading full ingredient statements reveals recipe variations that the nutrition panel alone does not display, including botanical extracts and acids.

Olipop Vintage Cola (9g Fiber Line, Refrigerated):

• Carbonated Water
• OLISMART (Cassava Root Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Nopal Cactus Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, Calendula Flower Extract, Kudzu Root Extract)
• Cassava Root Syrup
• Apple Juice Concentrate
• Natural Flavors
• Lime Juice Concentrate
• Stevia Leaf* *Extract
• Alpinia Galanga Root Extract
• Green Tea Caffeine* *Extract
• Himalayan Pink Salt
• Mushroom* *Extract

Olipop Vintage Cola (6g Fiber Line, Shelf-Stable):

• Carbonated Water
• OLISMART (Cassava Root Fiber, Acacia Fiber, Guar Fiber, Nopal Cactus Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract, Calendula Flower Extract, Kudzu Root Extract)
• Cassava Root Syrup
• Apple Juice Concentrate
• Natural Flavors
• Lime Juice Concentrate
• Stevia Leaf* *Extract
• Alpinia Galanga Root Extract
• Green Tea Caffeine* *Extract
• Himalayan Pink Salt
• Mushroom* *Extract

Poppi Classic Cola:

• Sparkling Water
• Organic Cane Sugar
• Cassava Root Fiber
• Natural Flavors
• Apple Juice Concentrate
• Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
• Organic Agave Inulin
• Stevia Leaf Extract
• Natural Tartaric Acid
• Natural Caffeine

Neither ingredient list includes caramel color or phosphoric acid.

Other Ingredients: Botanical Extracts vs Apple Cider Vinegar

Only Poppi lists organic apple cider vinegar and natural tartaric acid. Only Olipop lists botanical extracts (nopal cactus, marshmallow root, calendula flower, kudzu root, alpinia galanga root and mushroom), along with Himalayan pink salt and lime juice concentrate.

The FDA sources cited here do not establish a gut-health effect for these specific drinks, so this comparison sticks to what each label lists.

Storage and Shelf Stability: Refrigerated Cans vs Pantry Storage

Olipop's two Vintage Cola lines are stored differently:

• Olipop 9g Fiber Line: Olipop says this line "should be stored in the fridge."
• Olipop 6g Fiber Line: Olipop says it is shelf-stable and "can be stored anywhere cool and dry."

Because Olipop distributes two distinct formulations under the identical "Vintage Cola" banner, check the can to see whether it is the 9g refrigerated formula or the 6g shelf-stable version. To see every ingredient on whichever can you pick up, scan it with the Aurascan app.