Large Sprite: calories and sugar by portion and age

Burger King Large Sprite, large takeaway cup of Sprite lemonade

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King Large Sprite at 5% of an adult’s daily calories, 7% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 5.5 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King Large Sprite? It contains 95 kcal, 0g of fat (0g saturated), 22g of sugar and 0.2g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King Large Sprite

Energy	95 kcal
Fat	0g
of which saturates	0g
Carbohydrate	22g
of which sugars	22g
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 Sprite contains 95 kcal, which is 5% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 0g of total fat, of which 0g is saturated, 22g 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 Sprite

Burger King Large Sprite contains 22g of free sugar per standard serving (5.5 teaspoons). Burger King publishes a total sugar figure of 22g 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 Sprite

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	22g 73%	22g 73%	22g 73%	22g 92%	22g 116%

Teaspoons: 5.5 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 Sprite

Burger King Large Sprite 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 Sprite

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 3%	0.2g 3%	0.2g 3%	0.2g 4%	0.2g 7%

Calories in Burger King Large Sprite

Burger King Large Sprite contains 95 kcal per standard serving. Low calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Burger King Large Sprite

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	95 kcal 5%	95 kcal 4%	95 kcal 5%	95 kcal 6%	95 kcal 7%

Saturated fat in Burger King Large Sprite

Burger King Large Sprite 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 Sprite

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 Sprite

All 22g counts as free sugar. There is no milk or whole fruit in this item, so nothing is deducted. That is 5.5 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 Sprite

Burger King Large Sprite 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 Sprite contains at least 7 distinct ingredients: 3 raw and 4 manufactured, or 57% 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 Sprite is a sealed branded product, so the manufacturer publishes a full ingredient list.

Ingredients: Burger King Large Sprite

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acids (Citric, Tartaric), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Sweeteners (Acesulfame-K, Aspartame), Natural Lemon and Lime Flavourings

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 Sprite contains none of the 14 major allergens.

Allergen information: Burger King Large Sprite

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 Sprite?+

Boone calculates that a Burger King Large Sprite contains 95 kcal, which is 5% 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 Sprite?+

A Burger King Large Sprite contains 22g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar, or about 5.5 teaspoons. That is 73% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 116% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

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

A Burger King Large Sprite 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 Sprite?+

A Burger King Large Sprite contains 0.2g of salt. Boone calculates that as 7% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 3% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is a Burger King Large Sprite 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.