A&W

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A&W

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Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
350
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
0022224507042
Serving size
6 TWISTS (40 g)
Sold in
France, United States

At a glance

A&W is a product in the category “Confectioneries”. It provides 350 kcal (1,403 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 6 TWISTS (40 g) contains about 140 kcal, or 7% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 22% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 100% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 510% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 8 additives: E150c - Ammonia caramel, E1510 - Ethanol, E1520 - Propylene Glycol, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E211 - Sodium benzoate, and E330 - Citric acid. It is sold in France and United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (6 TWISTS (40 g))
Energy 1,403 kJ / 350 kcal 18% 561 kJ / 140 kcal
Fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Trans fat 0 g 0 g
Carbohydrates 80 g 31% 32 g
Sugars 40 g 44% 16 g
Added sugars 80 g 32 g
Polyols 7.6 g 3.1 g
Starch 11 g 4.3 g
Fibre 0 g 0% 0 g
Protein 2.5 g 5% 1 g
Salt 0.73 g 12% 0.29 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.02 µg < 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 0.14 mg 0.06 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg
Calcium 0 mg 0 mg
Iron 0.9 mg 0.36 mg
Magnesium 16 mg 6.5 mg
Potassium 78 mg 31 mg
Zinc 0.31 mg 0.12 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,906 products in the category “Confectioneries”.

Energy -10%
This product: 350 kcal Category median: 389 kcal
Sugars -22%
This product: 40 g Category median: 51 g
Fat -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 6.5 g
Saturated fat -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 2.9 g
Salt +510%
This product: 0.7 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein -21%
This product: 2.5 g Category median: 3.2 g
Fibre -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 1.3 g

Ingredients

Corn syrup, sugar, enriched wheat flour (wheat, niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and folic acid), high fructose corn syrup, food starch modified (corn), water, artificial flavor, glycerine, palm oil, salt, a&w root beer concentrate (caramel color, water, natural and artificial flavors, ethanol, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate [preservative]), citric acid, soy mono & diglyceride, potassium sorbate (preservative), caramel color.

Allergens

Gluten

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in A&W?

A&W contains 350 kcal per 100 g, which is about 140 kcal per serving of 6 TWISTS (40 g).

Does A&W contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of A&W includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does A&W contain?

A&W contains E150c - Ammonia caramel, E1510 - Ethanol, E1520 - Propylene Glycol, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E211 - Sodium benzoate, E330 - Citric acid, E422 - Glycerol, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.

Which allergens are in A&W?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of A&W lists these allergens: Gluten. Always check the package.

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