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Sweet tea
Sweet tea by Pure Leaf provides 28 kcal per 100 ml, with 7.6 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Teas category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | 140 kcal | 59 −52% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 38 g | 14% | 11.3 −33% |
| Total sugars | 7.6 g | 38 g | 6.9 +9% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 7.6 g | 38 g | 76% | 3.3 +133% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3487 Teas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other teas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
BREWED BLACK TEA, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0012000182846
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet tea?
Sweet tea contains 28 kcal per 100 ml and about 140 kcal per serving (16.9 fl oz (500 ml)).
How much sugar is in Sweet tea?
Sweet tea has 7.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sweet tea healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Sweet tea vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 17, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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