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Root Beer
Root Beer by Mug provides 44 kcal per 100 ml, with 11.9 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 17% 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 2 l pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 12 fl oz (360 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | 160 kcal | 53 −16% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 43 g | 16% | 11.5 |
| Total sugars | 11.9 g | 43 g | 10.2 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 17.7 g | 63.9 g | 128% | 9.6 +85% |
| 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.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 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, sodium benzoate (preserves freshness), citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), quillaia extract.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 2 l
- Serving size
- 12 fl oz (360 ml)
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 01293508
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Root Beer?
Root Beer contains 44 kcal per 100 ml and about 160 kcal per serving (12 fl oz (360 ml)).
How much sugar is in Root Beer?
Root Beer has 11.9 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 July 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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