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How much sugar is in a 12 oz Ginger Ale?

33g sugar · 33g added (66% DV) · 0mg caffeine · Estimated

12 oz Ginger Ale
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size12 fl oz (355 mL)
Amount per serving
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 33g
Includes 33g Added Sugars66%
Protein 0g
Caffeine 0mg
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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At a glance

  • 33g total sugar ≈ 7.9 teaspoons.
  • 33g added sugar — 66% of the 50g daily value.
  • 130 calories and 0mg caffeine (0% of the 400mg/day guidance).

How to cut the sugar

  • Ginger ale's gentle reputation hides ~33g of added sugar per can — nearly a cola.
  • Most mainstream ginger ales contain little to no real ginger.
  • Sparkling water with fresh ginger or a zero-sugar ginger ale skips the sugar.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ginger ale good for you?

Not particularly — a 12 oz can carries about 33g of added sugar, close to a regular cola, and most brands contain very little actual ginger.

Compare with

12 oz Cola12 oz Diet Cola20 oz Root Beer

Nutrition values are approximate, generic estimates for a typical version of this drink — not measurements of any specific branded product, and not lab-verified. Actual values vary by recipe, size, and preparation. This is general information, not dietary advice.