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How much sugar is in a 20 oz Root Beer?

65g sugar · 65g added (130% DV) · 0mg caffeine · Estimated

20 oz Root Beer
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size20 fl oz (591 mL)
Amount per serving
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 66g24%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 65g
Includes 65g Added Sugars130%
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

  • 65g total sugar ≈ 15.5 teaspoons.
  • 65g added sugar — 130% of the 50g daily value.
  • 240 calories and 0mg caffeine (0% of the 400mg/day guidance).

How to cut the sugar

  • A 20 oz bottle of root beer carries ~65g of added sugar — more than the entire daily value.
  • Most root beers are caffeine-free, but the sugar is what matters here.
  • Zero-sugar root beer keeps the flavor profile with none of the 65g.

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Frequently asked questions

Does root beer have caffeine?

Most root beers are caffeine-free — but a 20 oz bottle still packs about 65g of added sugar, over 100% of the 50g daily value.

Compare with

12 oz Cola12 oz Diet Cola12 oz Ginger Ale

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.