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Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant drink
Blackcurrant by Ribena provides 19 kcal per 100 g, with 3.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 74% 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 Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 500ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 250ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 47 kcal | 69 −73% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 11 g | 4% | 15.3 −71% |
| Total sugars | 3.7 g | 9.3 g | 14.3 −74% | |
| Added sugars | 3 g | 7.5 g | 15% | 14.2 −79% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −44% |
*% 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
Water, Blackcurrant juice from concentrate (6%), Sugar, Acidity regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Thickener (Polydextrose), Vitamin C, Extracts of Carrot and Hibiscus, Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings, Acid (Citric Acid), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose)
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500ml
- Serving size
- 250ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054267002333
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Blackcurrant?
Blackcurrant contains 19 kcal per 100 g and about 47 kcal per serving (250ml).
How much sugar is in Blackcurrant?
Blackcurrant has 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Blackcurrant 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 September 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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