Root Beer
Ingredients · 6
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100ml | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1 g | 77.4 g |
| Sugars | 12.6 g | 74.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0.01 g | 0.07 g |
Common questions
Is A&W Root Beer healthy?
A&W Root Beer scores 7/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 0g fiber, 0g protein and 75g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.
What is in A&W Root Beer?
A&W Root Beer lists 6 ingredients, starting with Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate and Natural and Artificial Flavors. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
How many calories are in A&W Root Beer?
290 kcal per serving, or 49 kcal per 100ml. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores A&W Root Beer on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.
Does A&W Root Beer contain seed oils?
How processed is A&W Root Beer?
How does A&W Root Beer compare to other soda & soft drinks?
At 7/100 A&W Root Beer scores worse than most soda & soft drinks we have scored. A higher-scoring option in soda & soft drinks is Vichy Catalan Agua con Gas at 100/100.
Is A&W Root Beer organic?
Has A&W Root Beer been lab tested?
Full methodology: how we score products.
