Old fashioned root beer
Old fashioned root beer by Day's Beverages Inc. provides 48 kcal per 100 ml, with 11.8 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 48% 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 Sodas category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 can (355 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 170 kcal | 32 +48% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g | 42 g | 15% | 8.2 +44% |
| Total sugars | 11.8 g | 42 g | 8 +48% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 12.1 g | 43 g | 86% | 6.7 +80% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7653 Sodas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other sodas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, potassium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, gum acacia.
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 can (355 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0636511204035
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Old fashioned root beer?
Old fashioned root beer contains 48 kcal per 100 ml and about 170 kcal per serving (1 can (355 ml)).
How much sugar is in Old fashioned root beer?
Old fashioned root beer has 11.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Old fashioned root beer 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.
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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