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Root Beer

by Barq's 591 ml in Root beers Barcode 0049000023923

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Ultra-processed food

Root Beer by Barq's provides 40 kcal per 100 ml, with 10.9 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Root beers category and comes in a 591 ml pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 ml

Fat

0 g · Low

Saturated fat

0 g · Low

Sugars

10.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 591 ml

Nutrient	Per 100 ml	Per serving	% DV*	Category avg
Calories	40 kcal	235 kcal		53 −25%
Total fat	0 g	0 g	0%	0.3 −100%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	0%	0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates	10.9 g	64.3 g	23%	11.5 −5%
Total sugars	10.9 g	64.3 g		10.2 +6%
Protein	0 g	0 g	0%	1.5 −100%

*% 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 36%

Sugars

lower 42%

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 (TO PROTECT TASTE), CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, ACACIA. CAFFEINE CONTENT: 37 mg/20 fl oz

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: 591 ml
Serving size: 591 ml
Labels & certifications: Barks root beer
Sold in: United States
Barcode: 0049000023923

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Root Beer?

Root Beer contains 40 kcal per 100 ml and about 235 kcal per serving (591 ml).

How much sugar is in Root Beer?

Root Beer has 10.9 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Root Beer 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 February 12, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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