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Root Beer
Root Beer by Great Value provides 51 kcal per 100 ml, with 13.8 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 35% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 12 fl oz (355 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | 180 kcal | 53 −5% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 49 g | 18% | 11.5 +21% |
| Total sugars | 13.8 g | 49 g | 10.2 +35% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 13.8 g | 49 g | 98% | 9.6 +44% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 −45% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 57 Root beers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other root beers
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 (a preservative), natural and artificial flavor.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 12 fl oz (355 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742226545
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Root Beer?
Root Beer contains 51 kcal per 100 ml and about 180 kcal per serving (12 fl oz (355 ml)).
How much sugar is in Root Beer?
Root Beer has 13.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high 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 August 16, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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