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Irn bru 1901
Irn bru 1901 by Barr provides 43 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 107% more 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 Carbonated fruit soft drink category and comes in a 750 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 24 +79% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 5.6 +98% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | 5.3 +107% |
| Added sugars | 5.5 g | 4.2 +30% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 −49% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 200 Carbonated fruit soft drink products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other carbonated fruit soft drink
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings (including Ammonium Ferric Citrate & Quinine), Preservative (E211), Foaming Agent (Quillaia Extract), Colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Ponceau 4R)
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 750 ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000382109549
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Irn bru 1901?
Irn bru 1901 contains 43 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Irn bru 1901?
Irn bru 1901 has 11 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Irn bru 1901 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.
Is Irn bru 1901 vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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