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Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant by Ribena provides 19 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 34% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Artificially sweetened beverages category and comes in a 500ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 500.0g
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 95 kcal | 28 −32% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 22 g | 8% | 4.3 |
| Total sugars | 4.3 g | 21.5 g | 3.2 +34% | |
| Added sugars | 2.2 g | 10.8 g | 22% | 3.7 −42% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 857 Artificially sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other artificially sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (32%), Sugar, Thickener (Polydextrose), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Acid (Citric Acid), Vitamin C, Extract of Carrot and Hibiscus, Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings , Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose).
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500ml
- Serving size
- 500.0g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054267013148
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Blackcurrant?
Blackcurrant contains 19 kcal per 100 ml and about 95 kcal per serving (500.0g).
How much sugar is in Blackcurrant?
Blackcurrant has 4.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Blackcurrant 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 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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