Ribena Blackcurrant
Ribena Blackcurrant by Ribena provides 19 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.3 g of sugars. That is 34% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Artificially sweetened beverages category and comes in a 1 litre pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 250 ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 48 kcal | 28 −32% | |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g | 11 g | 4% | 4.3 |
| Total sugars | 4.3 g | 10.8 g | 3.2 +34% | |
| Added sugars | 2.2 g | 5.4 g | 11% | 3.7 −42% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −33% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 857 Artificially sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other artificially sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Sugar, Thickener (Polydextrose), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Vitamin C, Acid (Citric Acid), Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings, Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose)
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 litre
- Serving size
- 250 ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054267002043
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ribena Blackcurrant?
Ribena Blackcurrant contains 19 kcal per 100 ml and about 48 kcal per serving (250 ml).
How much sugar is in Ribena Blackcurrant?
Ribena Blackcurrant has 4.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ribena Blackcurrant 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 March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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