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Root bear
Root bear by Bundaberg provides 19 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.5 g of sugars and 0 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 375 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 375
| 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 | 4.7 g | 15.3 −69% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 14.3 −69% |
| Added sugars | 19.6 g | 14.2 +38% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 −76% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, 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, Cane Sugar, Root Beer Brew (Water, Cane Sugar, Molasses, Ginger Root, Sarsaparilla Root, Liquorice Root Extract, Vanilla Bean Extract, Yeast), Colour (E150d), Flavourings, Acids (Malic Acid, Citric Acid), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Thickeners (Xanthan Gum, Pectin), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Sweetener (Sucralose).
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 375 ml
- Serving size
- 375
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 9311493003296
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Root bear?
Root bear contains 19 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in Root bear?
Root bear has 4.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Root bear 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 July 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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