Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda
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A realistic serve of Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda (1 can, 250 ml) has 5 kcal, 0 g protein, 2.5 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 20 mg sodium. Per 100 ml it has 2 kcal, 0 g protein, 0.99 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 0.96 g fibre and 8 mg sodium.
Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda is a fizzy lemon drink with chicory fibre, sweetened with monk fruit. It scores [L]ED1: the label flag is for a zero sugar claim beside lemon juice concentrate, nutrition is bare because the can holds almost nothing, ingredients lose points for flavouring and the sweetener, and risk is minimal. A light drink for now and then, not a gut-health product.
Ingredients, decoded
8 listed- Carbonated Water
- Prebiotic Fiber
- Chicory Root Inulin
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Citric Acid (INS 330)
- Monk Fruit Extract
- Nisin (INS 234)
- Nature-Identical & Natural Flavouring Substances
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda:
| Energy | 2.1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.99 g |
| Total sugars | 0.03 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.96 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
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Why Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda scores [L]ED1
Nutrition is an E because the can holds almost nothing: 2.08 kcal per 100 ml and no protein. Ingredients are a D for flavouring, monk fruit extract and the zero sugar claim. Risk is a 1.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0.96 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 2 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
There is almost nothing to score: no protein, no fat, no vitamins or minerals declared, and 2.08 kcal per 100 ml. The only contribution is 0.96 g fibre per 100 ml, and that is isolated fibre from chicory inulin and fructooligosaccharides, so it adds little to the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Heavily processed or flagged substances
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why D
Carbonated water, fibre, lemon juice concentrate and citric acid make a short, plain list. Flavouring (nature-identical and natural) and monk fruit extract each cost ingredient points. Citric acid and nisin cost none.
The pack says zero sugar, but lemon juice concentrate is a free-sugar ingredient, so the claim is hollow. That sets the [L] flag and costs ingredient points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 8 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Risk is the lowest grade, a 1. Free sugar is 0.03 g per 100 ml, sodium is 8 mg per 100 ml, and there is no saturated fat or trans fat. Energy adds nothing measurable.
One 250 ml can has 0.07 g sugar and 20 mg sodium, so there is little here that pushes a daily limit.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda live up to its claims?
The zero sugar claim does not stand, because lemon juice concentrate is listed. The 6 g fibre and 13 kcal on the front also differ from the back panel's 2.4 g and 5.2 kcal per can.
- On the packMisleading
“zero sugar”
Added sugar is declared as 0 g and total sugar is only 0.07 g per can, but lemon juice concentrate is listed, and it is a free-sugar ingredient. That is why the claim sets the [L] flag.
- On the packBe careful
“6G FIBER”
The front and back say 6 g of fibre per can, but the back nutrition panel shows 2.4 g per 250 ml. The fibre is isolated chicory inulin and fructooligosaccharides.
- On the packBe careful
“13 KCAL”
The front and the retailer page show 13 kcal per can, while the back panel shows 5.2 kcal per 250 ml. Either way it is a very light drink.
- On the packBe careful
“No artificial preservatives”
Nisin (INS 234) is a preservative and it is in the list. The retailer page goes further and says no preservatives.
- On the packBe careful
“all natural ingredients”
Nature-identical flavouring substances are listed alongside natural ones, and citric acid and nisin are carried as INS-coded additives.
What's in Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
Carbonated water leads, then chicory fibre and lemon juice concentrate. Watch the juice concentrate behind the sugar claim, the flavouring, and the nisin behind the preservative claim.
8 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 no concern. 1 more entry looks like an additive we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water leads, followed by prebiotic fibre (chicory root inulin and fructooligosaccharides), which gives the fibre claim. Lemon juice concentrate and citric acid give the lemon taste and sourness, and monk fruit extract is the sweetener. Nisin is a preservative, and nature-identical and natural flavouring substances finish the list. No percentages are declared.
What the additives do
Nisin (no concern): natural preservative. A natural preservative made by fermentation, used mainly in paneer, cheese and coconut water. No concern at normal intakes. More on Nisin.
Not in our additive research yet: Citric Acid (INS 330).
Ingredients to watch
- Lemon juice concentrate behind a zero sugar claimConcern
It is a free-sugar ingredient, so the zero sugar claim does not hold. The panel shows 0.07 g sugar per can, and added sugar is declared 0 g.
- Fibre figureWorth watching
The front prints 6 g per can, the back panel shows 2.4 g, or 0.96 g per 100 ml. It is isolated fibre from chicory inulin and fructooligosaccharides.
- Flavouring and monk fruit extractWorth watching
Nature-identical and natural flavouring substances and monk fruit extract each cost ingredient points.
- Nisin (INS 234)Worth watching
A preservative, listed even though the pack says no artificial preservatives. It costs no ingredient points.
- Energy and sodiumFine
2.08 kcal and 8 mg sodium per 100 ml. One can has 5.2 kcal and 20 mg sodium, with no saturated fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage is given for the lemon juice concentrate or the fibre.
What to know about Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda
Zero sugar on the front, juice concentrate in the list
Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda is a 250 ml can of carbonated water with prebiotic fibre (chicory root inulin and fructooligosaccharides), lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, monk fruit extract, nisin and flavouring. It is bought by people who want a fizzy soda without the sugar and like the idea of added fibre. No percentages are declared for any ingredient.
What you get is a very light drink: 5.2 kcal, 2.4 g fibre, 0.07 g sugar and 20 mg sodium in one can, which is 2.08 kcal and 0.96 g fibre per 100 ml. What it costs is not in the numbers but in the list: a sweetener, flavouring and a sugar claim that the ingredients do not fully support. There is no protein, fat or declared vitamin or mineral.
The front says zero sugar, but lemon juice concentrate is listed, and that is a free-sugar ingredient. The front also says 6 g fibre, while the back panel shows 2.4 g per can. CleanPlate scores it [L]ED1.
Who should eat Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
Fine for most adults, and light on sodium for anyone watching their heart. Children and teens should have it a few times a week, since it carries a sweetener and flavouring.
- Most adultsEveryday
5.2 kcal and 20 mg sodium per can, with almost no sugar.
- Children and teensA few times a week
It has a sweetener and flavouring, though no caffeine and almost no sugar.
- PregnancyA few times a week
Caffeine free and 5.2 kcal per can, but it carries a sweetener and flavouring.
- Heart conditionsEveryday
20 mg sodium per can and no saturated fat.
Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda: common questions
Is Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda healthy?
Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda is not high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, so it can be a regular part of your diet.
How many calories and how much protein are in Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
Per 100 ml, Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda has 2 kcal, 0 g protein, 0.99 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g saturated fat. One serve (1 can, 250 ml) has 5 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
8 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Prebiotic Fiber (Chicory Root Inulin, Fructooligosaccharides), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid (INS 330), Monk Fruit Extract, Nisin (INS 234), Nature-Identical & Natural Flavouring Substances.
Does Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 4 need care, 1 is misleading. "zero sugar" is misleading: Added sugar is declared as 0 g and total sugar is only 0.07 g per can, but lemon juice concentrate is listed, and it is a free-sugar ingredient. That is why the claim sets the [L] flag. "6G FIBER" needs care: The front and back say 6 g of fibre per can, but the back nutrition panel shows 2.4 g per 250 ml. The fibre is isolated chicory inulin and fructooligosaccharides.
Who should limit Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
Most adults: everyday. 5.2 kcal and 20 mg sodium per can, with almost no sugar. Children and teens: a few times a week. It has a sweetener and flavouring, though no caffeine and almost no sugar. Pregnancy: a few times a week. Caffeine free and 5.2 kcal per can, but it carries a sweetener and flavouring.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda have?
Per 100 ml, Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda has 0 g added sugar, 8 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is under all three lines.
What does the ED1 score mean for Bubz Lemon Prebiotic Soda?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (D) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (1) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: There is almost nothing to score: no protein, no fat, no vitamins or minerals declared, and 2.08 kcal per 100 ml. The only contribution is 0.96 g fibre per 100 ml, and that is isolated fibre from chicory inulin and fructooligosaccharides, so it adds little to the grade. Ingredients: Carbonated water, fibre, lemon juice concentrate and citric acid make a short, plain list. Flavouring (nature-identical and natural) and monk fruit extract each cost ingredient points. Citric acid and nisin cost none. Load risk: Risk is the lowest grade, a 1. Free sugar is 0.03 g per 100 ml, sodium is 8 mg per 100 ml, and there is no saturated fat or trans fat. Energy adds nothing measurable.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | ED1 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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