Bitter Lemon
Bitter Lemon by Polar Corporation provides 50 kcal per 100 ml, with 12.1 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 30% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Alcoholic beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 8 OZA (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 kcal | 120 kcal | 92 −45% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.1 g | 29 g | 11% | 20.1 −40% |
| Total sugars | 12.1 g | 29 g | 17.2 −30% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 12.4 g | 29.8 g | 60% | 6.1 +104% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.4 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 956 Alcoholic beverages products on Foodmetria.
Added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2026. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other alcoholic beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Contains carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, concentrated lemon juice, potassium benzote (a preservative), natural flavor, ester gum, quinine, gum arabic, calcium disodium edta (preserve freshness), brominated vegetable oil.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 8 OZA (240 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071537020267
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bitter Lemon?
Bitter Lemon contains 50 kcal per 100 ml and about 120 kcal per serving (8 OZA (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in Bitter Lemon?
Bitter Lemon has 12.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bitter Lemon healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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