Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale
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A realistic serve of Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale (1 bottle, 330 ml) has 117 kcal, 0 g protein, 29.2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 27.3 g added sugar and 10 mg sodium. Per 100 ml it has 35 kcal, 0 g protein, 8.8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 8.3 g added sugar and 3 mg sodium.
Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale is a carbonated ginger and lemon soft drink sweetened with cane sugar. It scores EA3: nutrition is lowest because it has no protein, fibre or vitamins, ingredients grade well on a short list with real ginger juice, and risk is moderate because of the sugar. Best as an occasional treat or mixer, not a daily drink.
Ingredients, decoded
10 listed- Carbonated Water
- Cane Sugar
- Fresh Ginger Juice
- Reconstituted Lemon Juice
- Added Flavours
- Malic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Preservatives
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
Score and nutrition facts for Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale:
| Energy | 35.4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g |
| Added sugars | 8.3 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3.1 mg |
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Why Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale scores EA3
Nutrition is the lowest grade because the drink has no protein, fibre or vitamins. Ingredients grade well on a short list. Risk is a 3, driven almost entirely by 8.27 g added sugar per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 35 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
There is nothing here to earn nutrition points: protein is 0 g, no fibre is declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed. Energy is 35.4 kcal per 100 ml, all from sugar.
With no protein source identified, the grade sits at the bottom of the scale.
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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- Cane Sugar
- Additives
- 5
- Flagged
- Sodium Benzoate
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and plain: carbonated water, cane sugar, fresh ginger juice and reconstituted lemon juice, then flavours, malic and citric acid, and preservatives. No colour, sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, and the label makes no hollow promise, so there is no label-integrity penalty.
Two things cost ingredient points: the added flavours, because their class is not stated, and potassium metabisulphite (224). Sodium benzoate (211) and potassium sorbate (202) are listed but cost no points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 8.3 g
- Sodium
- 3.1 mg
03 Load risk: why 3
Sugar is almost the whole of the risk number: 8.27 g of added sugar per 100 ml, which is 27.3 g in the 330 ml bottle. That puts the risk grade at 3.
Sodium is only 3.15 mg per 100 ml and there is no saturated or trans fat, so they add next to nothing.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (8.3g per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale live up to its claims?
The ginger claim holds and no artificial colour is listed. The natural ginger and lemon wording is only partly backed, since the lemon juice is reconstituted, and the back label says lime.
- On the packHolds
“Made using original ginger”
Fresh ginger juice is listed straight after cane sugar, though the pack gives no percentage for it.
- On the packBe careful
“Made using natural ginger & lemon”
The lemon is reconstituted lemon juice, and the added flavours are not described. The back label says ginger and lime, while the front and the ingredient list say lemon.
- On the packBe careful
“Antarctic Brewed”
The pack gives no detail on this. The list reads as a carbonated blend of water, sugar and juices, with no brewing ingredient named.
- On the packHolds
“We use no artificial colours”
No colour is in the ingredient list.
What's in Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
Carbonated water, cane sugar, ginger juice and lemon juice lead the list. Watch the unspecified added flavours and potassium metabisulphite, which both cost ingredient points.
10 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern, 1 no concern. 1 more entry looks like an additive we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water comes first, then cane sugar, so sugar is the main ingredient after water. Fresh ginger juice and reconstituted lemon juice follow, with no percentages declared. Added flavours (class not stated) round out the taste, malic and citric acid give the tartness, and three preservatives (211, 202 and 224) keep it stable on the shelf.
The label numbers, read for you
The number that decides the score is added sugar: 8.27 g per 100 ml, or 27.3 g in the 330 ml bottle. Energy follows from it, at 35.4 kcal per 100 ml and 116.7 kcal per bottle.
Protein, fat and fibre are all zero or not declared, and no vitamins or minerals are listed. Sodium is very low at 3.15 mg per 100 ml, 9.45 mg per bottle.
What the additives do
Sodium Benzoate (low concern): preservative for acidic foods. A preservative for acidic foods and drinks. With vitamin C it can form small amounts of benzene under heat and light. More on Sodium Benzoate.
Potassium Sorbate (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity. More on Potassium Sorbate.
Not in our additive research yet: INS 224.
Ingredients to watch
- Potassium metabisulphite (INS 224)Worth watching
A preservative that stops the drink spoiling and keeps the juices fresh over a 12 month shelf life. It costs ingredient points.
- Added flavours (class not stated)Worth watching
Boosts the ginger and citrus taste, but the label does not say whether they are natural only. It costs ingredient points.
- Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Fine
A preservative that holds back yeast and mould in an acidic, sugary drink.
- Potassium sorbate (INS 202)Fine
A preservative used alongside benzoate to keep the drink from spoiling.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage is given for the ginger juice or lemon juice.
What to know about Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale
A ginger soda carrying 27 g sugar a bottle
Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale is a 330 ml bottle of carbonated water, cane sugar, fresh ginger juice and reconstituted lemon juice, with added flavours, two acids and three preservatives. It is sold as a premium, non-alcoholic ginger drink that also works as a mixer. The pack gives no ingredient percentages.
Per 100 ml it has 35.4 kcal and 8.27 g added sugar, with no protein, fat or fibre. The panel also prints a per-bottle line: 116.7 kcal and 27.3 g added sugar in the 330 ml bottle, which the pack puts at about 55% of the daily added sugar reference. Sodium is tiny, 9.45 mg a bottle.
The front says it is made using original ginger and natural ginger and lemon, and the list does include fresh ginger juice and lemon juice. The lemon juice is reconstituted, and the flavours are not described, so the natural picture is only partly told. CleanPlate scores it EA3.
Who should eat Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
An occasional drink for most adults and children. One bottle has 27.3 g added sugar, so it suits a treat rather than a daily habit.
- Most adultsOccasionally
27.3 g added sugar per bottle is about 55% of the day's reference.
- Children and teensOccasionally
A full bottle gives 27.3 g added sugar and no nutrients.
- PregnancyOccasionally
No caffeine is listed, but the bottle is 27.3 g added sugar.
- Heart conditionsOccasionally
Sodium is only 9.45 mg a bottle, but the sugar adds 117 kcal.
Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale: common questions
Is Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale healthy?
Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale is high in sugar, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
Per 100 ml, Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale has 35 kcal, 0 g protein, 8.8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 8.3 g added sugar. One serve (1 bottle, 330 ml) has 117 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
10 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Fresh Ginger Juice, Reconstituted Lemon Juice, Added Flavours, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Preservatives (211, 202, 224). Flagged: Sodium Benzoate (low concern).
Does Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Made using natural ginger & lemon" needs care: The lemon is reconstituted lemon juice, and the added flavours are not described. The back label says ginger and lime, while the front and the ingredient list say lemon. "Antarctic Brewed" needs care: The pack gives no detail on this. The list reads as a carbonated blend of water, sugar and juices, with no brewing ingredient named.
Who should limit Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
Most adults: occasionally. 27.3 g added sugar per bottle is about 55% of the day's reference. Children and teens: occasionally. A full bottle gives 27.3 g added sugar and no nutrients. Pregnancy: occasionally. No caffeine is listed, but the bottle is 27.3 g added sugar.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale have?
Per 100 ml, Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale has 8.3 g added sugar and 3 mg sodium (about 0 g salt). 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 high in sugar.
What does the EA3 score mean for Gunsberg Original Ginger Ale?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (3) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: There is nothing here to earn nutrition points: protein is 0 g, no fibre is declared and no vitamins or minerals are listed. Energy is 35.4 kcal per 100 ml, all from sugar. Ingredients: The list is short and plain: carbonated water, cane sugar, fresh ginger juice and reconstituted lemon juice, then flavours, malic and citric acid, and preservatives. No colour, sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, and the label makes no hollow promise, so there is no label-integrity penalty. Load risk: Sugar is almost the whole of the risk number: 8.27 g of added sugar per 100 ml, which is 27.3 g in the 330 ml bottle. That puts the risk grade at 3.
Last reviewed November 4, 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 4 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | EA3 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
