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Ginger ale
Calories & nutrition facts
carbonated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 34 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 8.8 g 3%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 8.9 g —
- Sodium 7 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 3 mg 0%
- Iron 0.18 mg 1%
- Magnesium 1 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 1 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 | 0 g | 8.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 × fl oz | 30.5 g | 10 | 0 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 × can or bottle (16 fl oz) | 488 g | 166 | 0 g | 43 g | 0 g |
| 1 × can or bottle (12 fl oz) | 366 g | 124 | 0 g | 32 g | 0 g |
| 2 × fl oz | 61 g | 21 | 0 g | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| ½ × fl oz | 15.3 g | 5 | 0 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| 3 × fl oz | 91.5 g | 31 | 0 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| 4 × fl oz | 122 g | 41 | 0 g | 11 g | 0 g |
Questions about Ginger ale
What is the difference between ginger ale and ginger beer?
Ginger ale is usually a clear, lightly ginger-flavoured fizzy soft drink; ginger beer tends to have a stronger, spicier ginger taste. Despite its name, most ginger beer sold as a soft drink is non-alcoholic, though some versions are fermented.
What can you mix with ginger ale?
Try it with lime juice and fresh mint for a simple drink, or use it as a mixer with whisky, rum or gin. It also works in a non-alcoholic punch with citrus juice and sliced fruit.
Can you use ginger ale in cooking?
Yes. Pour it over sliced onions and meat in a covered roasting dish, or simmer it with soy sauce and garlic to make a sweet, gingery glaze. Because it contains sugar, add it towards the end if you want to reduce the liquid without scorching it.
How do you make ginger ale at home?
Simmer peeled, sliced fresh ginger with water and sugar for about 15 minutes, then strain and cool the syrup. Mix a little syrup with chilled sparkling water and lemon or lime; keep the syrup in a sealed container in the fridge.
How should you store ginger ale after opening?
Keep the bottle or can chilled and tightly sealed so it stays fizzy, and drink it within a few days. An opened can is best poured into a covered bottle or jug, as it loses its bubbles quickly.
Can ginger ale replace ginger beer in a recipe?
Usually, yes, especially in a drink; the result will be milder and less spicy. For a stronger ginger flavour, add a little freshly grated ginger or ginger syrup, then reduce any other sweetener in the recipe.
Does ginger ale contain caffeine?
Most ginger ales are caffeine-free, but recipes differ. Check the ingredients for caffeine if you need to avoid it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174846 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
