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Root Beer

by Barq's 10 pcs in Root beers Barcode 0049000023855

Nutri-Score

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Bad nutritional quality

Processing (NOVA)

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Ultra-processed food

Root Beer by Barq's provides 45 kcal per 100 g, with 12.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 21% 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 Root beers category and comes in a 10 pcs pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat

0 g · Low

Saturated fat

0 g · Low

Sugars

12.4 g · Moderate

Salt

0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 355 ml

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving	% DV*	Category avg
Calories	45 kcal	160 kcal		53 −15%
Total fat	0 g	0 g	0%	0.3 −100%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	0%	0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates	12.4 g	44 g	16%	11.5 +8%
Total sugars	12.4 g	44 g		10.2 +21%
Added sugars	12.4 g	44 g	88%	9.6 +29%
Protein	0 g	0 g	0%	1.5 −100%
Salt	0.1 g	0.2 g		0 +39%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 57 Root beers products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other root beers

Calories

lower 49%

Sugars

higher 25%

Salt

higher 21%

Saturated fat

lower 1%

Protein

top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, sodium benzoate, citric acid, caffeine, artificial and natural flavors, acacia.

Palm oil free

Additives 3

E150c - Ammonia caramel

Colour

Moderate overexposure risk

E211 - Sodium benzoate

Preservative

High overexposure risk

E330 - Citric acid

Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity: 10 pcs
Serving size: 355 ml
Sold in: Belgium
Barcode: 0049000023855

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Root Beer?

Root Beer contains 45 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (355 ml).

How much sugar is in Root Beer?

Root Beer has 12.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 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 May 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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