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Ginger beer
Ginger beer by Old jamaica provides 61 kcal per 100 ml, with 15.2 g of sugars and 0.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the 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
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 69 −11% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.5 −81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.2 g | 15.3 |
| Total sugars | 15.2 g | 14.3 +6% |
| Added sugars | 7.6 g | 14.2 −46% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.7 −85% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 −92% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, 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
carbonated water, sugar, ginger root extract and other flavouring, citric acid, preservative (sodium benzoate), stabiliser (quillaia extract),
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500ml
- Labels & certifications
- Verified
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5029578001085
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger beer?
Ginger beer contains 61 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Ginger beer?
Ginger beer has 15.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ginger beer healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — 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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