Calories in Root Beer
Nutrition Facts
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Root Beer Calories
The energy values for root beer will vary depending upon the recipe used to create this beverage. Typically, one 12 ounce serving contains 150 to 180 calories. The vast majority of store bought root beer contains 180 kcals.
For example A & W Root Beer contains 230 calories for a 16 ounce can which works out to about 173 kcals for a 12 ounce serving.
Nutritional Values of Root Beer
It's rich in energy values, carbohydrates and sugars - but basically zero nutritional values.
Carbonated water has been linked to dental disease; it has the power to erode tooth enamel. It's also very hard on the stomach as well as on individuals with kidney issues.
Sugar & Carbohydrate Content of Root Beer
Total sugar content = about 3 grams per fluid ounce which works out to 52 grams for 16 and about 40 grams for 12 ounces.
Carbohydrate total is a mirror of the sugar content.
Nutrition Facts for Root Beer
| Root Beer, Carbonated | Unit Measures | 1 fluid ounce | 16 ounces | 12 ounces |
|
Calories |
kcal
|
13
|
202
|
152
|
|
Protein |
g
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
Total Fat |
g
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
Ash |
g
|
0.03
|
0.49
|
0.37
|
|
Carbohydrate |
g
|
3.26
|
52.26
|
39.22
|
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
|
Sugars, total |
g
|
3.26
|
52.26
|
39.22
|
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
2
|
25
|
18
|
|
Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.02
|
0.25
|
0.18
|
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Potassium, K |
mg
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
|
Sodium, Na |
mg
|
4
|
64
|
48
|
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.02
|
0.35
|
0.26
|
|
Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.002
|
0.035
|
0.026
|
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.004
|
0.064
|
0.048
|
|
Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
0.0
|
0.5
|
0.4
|
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