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Bitter lemon
Bitter lemon soft drink, contains quinine
Bitter lemon by Royal Club provides 47 kcal per 100 ml, with 11 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 23% 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 1 L, 33.8 fl oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 250 ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 118 kcal | 69 −32% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 27.5 g | 10% | 15.3 −28% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | 27.5 g | 14.3 −23% | |
| Added sugars | 4 g | 10 g | 20% | 14.2 −72% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11653 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
koolzuurhoudend water, citroensap uit concentraat (8%), suiker, glucode-fructosestroop, voedingszuur (citroenzuur), natuurlijk aroma (waarvan natuurlijke kinine), antioxidant (ascorbinezuur)
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 L, 33.8 fl oz
- Serving size
- 250 ml
- Sold in
- France, Netherlands
- Barcode
- 8715600227758
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon contains 47 kcal per 100 ml and about 118 kcal per serving (250 ml).
How much sugar is in Bitter lemon?
Bitter lemon has 11 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 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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