Irn Bru

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Irn Bru

Barr · 2 l

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Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
20
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatModerate sugarLow salt
Barcode
5000382108092
Serving size
250ml
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Irn Bru (Barr) is a product in the category “Sweetened beverages”. It provides 20 kcal (90 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 250ml contains about 50 kcal, or 3% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 47% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 6 additives: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E124 - Ponceau 4r, E211 - Sodium benzoate, E330 - Citric acid, E950 - Acesulfame k, and E951 - Aspartame. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (250ml)
Energy 90 kJ / 20 kcal 1% 225 kJ / 50 kcal
Fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Carbohydrates 4.8 g 2% 12 g
Sugars 4.7 g 5% 12 g
Added sugars 2.4 g 5.9 g
Fibre 0 g 0% 0 g
Protein 0.5 g 1% 1.3 g
Salt 0.01 g 0% 0.03 g
Alcohol 0 % vol
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

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

Compared with similar products

Median values of 9,066 products in the category “Sweetened beverages”.

Energy -49%
This product: 20 kcal Category median: 39 kcal
Sugars -47%
This product: 4.7 g Category median: 8.9 g

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Flavourings (Including Caffeine, Ammonium Ferric Citrate & Quinine), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Preservative (E211), Colours (Sunset Yellow FCF, Ponceau 4R).

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Irn Bru?

Irn Bru contains 20 kcal per 100 g, which is about 50 kcal per serving of 250ml.

Is Irn Bru vegan?

It is unclear: some ingredients of Irn Bru can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.

Does Irn Bru contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Irn Bru.

Which additives does Irn Bru contain?

Irn Bru contains E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E124 - Ponceau 4r, E211 - Sodium benzoate, E330 - Citric acid, E950 - Acesulfame k, and E951 - Aspartame.

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