Sweet tea
Sweet tea provides 28 kcal per 100 ml, with 7.1 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Iced teas category. Contains: sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 can (354 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | 99 kcal | 31 −11% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g | 26 g | 9% | 7.5 |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 25 g | 6.8 | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 7.1 g | 25.1 g | 50% | 6.2 +15% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3404 Iced teas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2022. 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)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
- 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 iced teas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, high fructose corn syrup, natural flavor, sodium acid sulfate, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), caramel color (sulfites), sodium hexametaphosphate, citric acid.
- Allergens
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 can (354 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070038621362
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sweet tea?
Sweet tea contains 28 kcal per 100 ml and about 99 kcal per serving (1 can (354 ml)).
How much sugar is in Sweet tea?
Sweet tea has 7.1 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 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Sweet tea contain?
According to the label data it contains: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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