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Original and Best
Original and Best by 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. Its Nutri-Score is D and 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
Serving size: 1 portion (500 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 95 kcal | 69 −72% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | 22.5 g | 8% | 15.3 −71% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 22.5 g | 14.3 −69% | |
| Added sugars | 2.3 g | 11.3 g | 23% | 14.2 −84% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 5% | 0.7 −25% |
| 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 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, Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings including Caffeine, Ammonium Ferric Citrate & Quinine), Sweeteners tartane Acesulfame K), Preservative (E211), Colours (Sunset Yellow FOR Ponceau 4R). Sunset Yellow FCF & Ponceau 4R:
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 mL
- Serving size
- 1 portion (500 ml)
- Labels & certifications
- Contains a source of phenylalanine
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 50271511
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original and Best?
Original and Best contains 19 kcal per 100 ml and about 95 kcal per serving (1 portion (500 ml)).
How much sugar is in Original and Best?
Original and Best has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original and Best healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 May 7, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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