Margarita mixer
Margarita mixer provides 133 kcal per 100 ml, with 31.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 84% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Alcoholic beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | 160 kcal | 92 +45% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 40 g | 15% | 20.1 +66% |
| Total sugars | 31.7 g | 38 g | 17.2 +84% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1.4 −96% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 958 Alcoholic beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Very low sodium
- 20 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other alcoholic beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, lime juice concentrate, citric acid, natural flavor, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, canola oil, fd&c yellow #5, fd&c blue #1.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0073209001666
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Margarita mixer?
Margarita mixer contains 133 kcal per 100 ml and about 160 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (120 ml)).
How much sugar is in Margarita mixer?
Margarita mixer has 31.7 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Margarita mixer healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Margarita mixer contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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