Large Dr Pepper: calories and sugar by portion and age

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King Large Dr Pepper at 4% of an adult’s daily calories, 8% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 5.4 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King Large Dr Pepper? It contains 90 kcal, 0g of fat (0g saturated), 21.5g of sugar and 0.2g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Energy	90 kcal
Fat	0g
of which saturates	0g
Carbohydrate	21.5g
of which sugars	21.5g
Salt	0.2g
Protein	0g

Nutrition figures are Burger King UK published data, per item as sold and before any optional sauces or extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 90 kcal, which is 4% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 0g of total fat, of which 0g is saturated, 21.5g of sugar, 0.2g of salt and 0g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 0g represents 0% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Sugar in Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 21.5g of free sugar per standard serving (5.4 teaspoons). Burger King publishes a total sugar figure of 21.5g and none of it is naturally occurring. High sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	21.5g 72%	21.5g 72%	21.5g 72%	21.5g 90%	21.5g 113%

Teaspoons: 5.4 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Burger King UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 0.2g of salt per standard serving. Low salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	0.2g 4%	0.2g 4%	0.2g 4%	0.2g 5%	0.2g 8%

Calories in Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 90 kcal per standard serving. Low calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Portion	Adult (female) 2000 kcal	Adult (male) 2500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion	90 kcal 4%	90 kcal 4%	90 kcal 5%	90 kcal 6%	90 kcal 7%

Saturated fat in Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 0g of saturated fat per standard serving. Low saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%	0g 0%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

All 21.5g counts as free sugar. There is no milk or whole fruit in this item, so nothing is deducted. That is 5.4 teaspoons.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Burger King Large Dr Pepper is a NOVA group 4 item, ultra-processed. It is a sealed branded product, so the manufacturer publishes a full ingredient list even though Burger King does not publish one for the food it prepares.

A Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains at least 8 distinct ingredients: 3 raw and 5 manufactured, or 62% manufactured.

Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Read from the manufacturer’s published label.

Ingredients

Burger King Large Dr Pepper is a sealed branded product, so the manufacturer publishes a full ingredient list.

Ingredients: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Colour (Caramel E150d), Acid (Phosphoric Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavourings Including Caffeine

Taken from the manufacturer’s published label. Recipes change, so always check the pack before buying if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains none of the 14 major allergens.

Allergen information: Burger King Large Dr Pepper

Allergen	Status
Wheat	Not present
Rye	Not present
Barley	Not present
Oats	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	Not present
Milk	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Molluscs	Not present
Lupin	Not present

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = Burger King states the allergen cannot be excluded. Burger King prepares food in kitchens where equipment is shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. All buns are toasted in the same toaster. Fryers share an oil filtration system. The broiler cooks all beef patties and breakfast sausage patties.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Burger King Large Dr Pepper?+

Boone calculates that a Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 90 kcal, which is 4% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 7% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in a Burger King Large Dr Pepper?+

A Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 21.5g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 5.4 teaspoons. That is 72% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 113% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Burger King Large Dr Pepper?+

A Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 0g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 0% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 0% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Burger King Large Dr Pepper?+

A Burger King Large Dr Pepper contains 0.2g of salt. Boone calculates that as 8% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 4% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is a Burger King Large Dr Pepper ultra-processed?+

Burger King does not publish ingredient lists for food made to order, and UK law does not require it to, so Boone cannot assign a NOVA group to this item. Where an item is a sealed branded product, the manufacturer’s own ingredient list is used instead.