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Bitter Lemon
Bitter Lemon by Schweppes provides 18 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.2 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 39% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Tonic drink with sugar category and comes in a 50cl pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (100 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 18 kcal | 29 −37% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 4.4 g | 2% | 7 −37% |
| Total sugars | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | 6.9 −39% | |
| Added sugars | 3.9 g | 3.9 g | 8% | 8.2 −52% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 42 Tonic drink with sugar products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other tonic drink with sugar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wasser, Zucker, Zitronensaft aus Konzentrat, Zitronenextrakt aus Konzentrat (3,6%), Kohlensäure, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, natürliche Aromen, natürliches Orangenaroma, modifizierte Stärke, Süssungsmittel: Acesulfam K und Sucralose, Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Stabilisatoren: E445 und E444, Aroma: Chinin
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 50cl
- Serving size
- 1 portion (100 ml)
- Sold in
- Switzerland
- Barcode
- 7617500199177
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bitter Lemon?
Bitter Lemon contains 18 kcal per 100 ml and about 18 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 ml)).
How much sugar is in Bitter Lemon?
Bitter Lemon has 4.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bitter Lemon healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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