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Big Red
Big Red by BIG RED DRINKS provides 46 kcal per 100 ml, with 12.2 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 15% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 20 fl oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.25 PT (600 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | 274 kcal | 69 −34% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4 g | 74.1 g | 27% | 15.3 −19% |
| Total sugars | 12.2 g | 73.1 g | 14.3 −15% | |
| Added sugars | 17.5 g | 105 g | 210% | 14.2 +23% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −76% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11682 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 12 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, citric acid and caffeine.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 20 fl oz
- Serving size
- 1.25 PT (600 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071817000378
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Big Red?
Big Red contains 46 kcal per 100 ml and about 274 kcal per serving (1.25 PT (600 ml)).
How much sugar is in Big Red?
Big Red has 12.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Big Red healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Big Red contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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