Cider, sweet
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Sweet cider is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting fruit juice, usually apple juice. The figures here describe sweet cider as sold for drinking. It mainly provides energy from alcohol and sugars, with little protein and no fat. Per 100ml, it contains 176 kJ of energy, 4.3g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugar, and 3.7g of alcohol.
Alcohol contributes to energy intake and can affect judgement and coordination. Both alcohol and sugar contribute to the energy content of sweet cider. Its sugar content is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or carbohydrate intake. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100ml
Nutrient | Per 100ml |
|---|---|
Energy | 42 kcal |
Energy | 176 kJ |
Fat | 0g |
of which saturates | 0g |
Carbohydrate | 4.3g |
of which sugars | 4.3g |
0g | |
Trace | |
Salt | 0.02g |
Alcohol | 3.7g |
Water | 91g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100ml
Nutrient | Per 100ml |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0µg | |
0mg | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
0mg | |
0.01mg | |
Trace | |
8mg | |
0.5mg | |
3mg | |
3mg | |
72mg | |
Sodium | 7mg |
Trace | |
0.04mg | |
Trace |
Other types of cider
Food | Calories per 100ml | Protein per 100ml | Fat per 100ml | Fibre per 100ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
36 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g | |
17 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g | |
68 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g |
About these figures
Values are per 100ml of the food as described (3.5-5.0% ABV. 3 samples of different brands, including Woodpecker, Magners, Bulmers, Kopparberg, Stella Artois Pear Cidre, Jacques fruit cider and Thatchers rose cider). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.