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IRN Bru
IRN Bru provides 19 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 69% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 500 ml 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 | 19 kcal | 69 −72% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | 15.3 −71% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 14.3 −69% |
| Added sugars | 4.5 g | 14.2 −68% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.7 −25% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11718 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, acid (citric acid), flavourings including caffeine, ammonium ferric citrate & quinine), sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame k), preservative (e211), colours (sunset yellow fat fcf, ponceau 4r), sunset yellow fcf & ponceau 4r: may have an adverse of which sebua effect on activity and attention in children. contains a source of phenylalanin. carbohydrate best before end: see below label or shoulder of bottle a.g. barr, freepost rrgu-sery-rsak, glasgow, g68 9hq, uk. a.g. bar, fitzwilliam hall, fp, dublin, roi, d02 1292 [email protected] www.im-bru.co.uk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000382112686
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in IRN Bru?
IRN Bru contains 19 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in IRN Bru?
IRN Bru has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is IRN Bru 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 September 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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