Root beer soda, root beer
Root beer soda, root beer provides 44 kcal per 100 ml, with 11.9 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 49% 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 Sodas category.
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 | 158 kcal | 32 +36% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.9 g | 43 g | 16% | 8.2 +46% |
| Total sugars | 11.9 g | 43 g | 8 +49% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 11.9 g | 42.8 g | 86% | 6.7 +77% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −43% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7676 Sodas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Very low sodium
- 20 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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, 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
- Serving size
- 12 fl oz (360 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0012000810008
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Root beer soda, root beer?
Root beer soda, root beer contains 44 kcal per 100 ml and about 158 kcal per serving (12 fl oz (360 ml)).
How much sugar is in Root beer soda, root beer?
Root beer soda, root beer has 11.9 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Root beer soda, 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 April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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