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Root Beer
Root Beer by Cott Beverage Inc. provides 25 kcal per 100 ml, with 6.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 20% less 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 Sodas category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 8 oza (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 60 kcal | 32 −23% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g | 15.3 g | 6% | 8.2 −22% |
| Total sugars | 6.4 g | 15.3 g | 8 −20% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7667 Sodas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other sodas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, potassium benzoate (preservative), natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, aspartame, acesulfame potassium.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 8 oza (240 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0061500015659
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Root Beer?
Root Beer contains 25 kcal per 100 ml and about 60 kcal per serving (8 oza (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in Root Beer?
Root Beer has 6.4 g of sugars per 100 ml, 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 February 9, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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