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Sugar-free, low-calorie, refreshing beverage
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Sugar-free tonic (250 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Sugar-free tonic is the no-sugar version of tonic water: a sparkling drink with the characteristic, gently bitter flavour of quinine. It is clear and lively with fine bubbles, and its bitterness sets it apart from ordinary fizzy drinks.
Enjoy it chilled over ice, often with a wedge of lime or lemon, either on its own or as a mixer in drinks such as a gin and tonic. It is sugar-free and very low in calories, making it a light choice when you want something fizzy without a sweet taste. If the bitterness is strong for you, add extra citrus or serve it alongside a savoury snack.
Selected: 100 g
2
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
Calcium
1mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Yes, most sugar-free tonic water contains quinine, which gives it its characteristic bitter taste. Removing sugar does not usually remove the quinine; the drink is sweetened with another ingredient instead.
No. Sparkling water is carbonated water, while sugar-free tonic water has quinine for its distinctive bitter flavour and usually contains a sweetener. They are not interchangeable in every drink.
It varies by brand. Sugar-free tonic water may use sweeteners such as sucralose or acesulfame potassium to provide sweetness without adding sugar.
Yes. Sugar-free tonic water works in a gin and tonic just like regular tonic water. Pour it over gin and ice, then add a lime wedge if you like.
Usually not; tonic water is generally caffeine-free. Quinine, which gives tonic its bitter taste, is not caffeine and should not be confused with a stimulant.
Yes, it contributes to your fluid intake, but plain water is a better everyday choice. The carbonation and bitter quinine flavour can make tonic less comfortable to drink in larger amounts.
Most adults can have it as an occasional drink, but it is better not to make it your main source of fluids. Tonic water contains quinine, so anyone taking medication that may interact with quinine should ask a clinician first.
Yes, it can. Without sugar, the quinine bitterness may stand out more, and the sweetener can leave a different aftertaste from the one in regular tonic water.
Keep it tightly capped in the refrigerator after opening. It is usually best within a few days, because the carbonation fades and the drink becomes noticeably flatter.
Often, yes, because it does not contain sugar, but sweeteners and other ingredients vary between products. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor or dietitian whether it fits your individual plan.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.