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Bitter lemon
Bitter lemon by Schweppes provides 26 kcal per 100 ml, with 6 g of sugars. That is 46% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 250ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | 65 kcal | 88 −70% | |
| Carbohydrates | 6.1 g | 15.3 g | 6% | 12.9 −53% |
| Total sugars | 6 g | 15 g | 11 −46% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22486 Beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other beverages
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Ingredients
Boisson gazeuse rafraîchissante aux extraits de citron, avec sucre et édulcorants, Ingrédients: eau gazeifiée, sucre, jus de citron à base de concentré et extraits de citron (3,6%), acidifiant : acide citrique, arômes naturels, amidon modifié, édulcorants: acésulfame K et sucralose, conservateur: sorbate de potassium, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, stabilisants (E445, E444), arôme naturel d'orange, arôme : quinine. Contient de la quinine. A consommer de préférence avant le: voir le haut de la bouteille. A conserver à l'abri du soleil et de la chaleur. Bruisende frisdrank met citroenextracten, suiker en zoetstoffen. Ingrediënten: koolzuurhoudend water, suiker, opensop op basis van concentraten en citroenextracten (3,6%), itroenzuur, natuurlijke aroma's, gemodificeerd resulfam K en sucralose, conserveermiddel: antioxidant: ascorbinezuur, stabilisatoren tuurlijk sinaasappelaroma, aroma: Ten minste houdbaar tot: Uit de zon en op een plaats bewaren.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 250ml
- Sold in
- Belgium
- Barcode
- 54004214
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon contains 26 kcal per 100 ml and about 65 kcal per serving (250ml).
How much sugar is in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon has 6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate 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 March 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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