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Dr Pepper: calories, sugar and caffeine by serving
A single can (330ml) of Dr Pepper contains 135 kcal, 33g of sugar and 43mg of caffeine.
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Contains sweeteners — not the same as no additivesThis drink uses in place of sugar. Low sugar does not mean nutritionally neutral. WHO 2023 guidance advises against using sweetener-containing drinks as a health strategy.
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Nutrition by serving
Nutrition by serving size: Dr Pepper
Serving
Calories
Sugar
Caffeine
Single can (330ml)
135 kcal
33g
43mg
Standard can/bottle (500ml)
205 kcal
50g
65mg
Sugar highlighted in amber above 33% of adult daily free sugar limit (30g), red above 75%. Caffeine highlighted in amber above 25% of adult daily limit (400mg), red above 50%.
Dr Pepper contains 41 kcal, 10.3g of carbohydrate (10g sugar), 13mg of caffeine and 0.03g of salt per 100ml.
Dr Pepper's recipe uses a blend of 23 different flavourings, kept as a trade secret since the drink was created in 1885. The flavour is often described as cherry-like but is technically not cherry — the specific combination of 23 components produces a unique profile that doesn't directly correspond to any single fruit. At 13mg of caffeine per 100ml it is marginally higher in caffeine than Coca-Cola Original (10mg) but lower than Pepsi Max (14mg).
UK Sugar Tax (SDIL)
Sugar Tax (SDIL)
Soft Drinks Industry Levy (upper rate: drinks above 8g sugar per 100ml). The manufacturer pays £0.24 per litre to HMRC.
Sugar
Dr Pepper contains 10g of sugar per 100ml, placing it in the upper levy band under the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. A single can (330ml) delivers 33g of sugar, 110% of the adult daily free sugar limit.
Caffeine
Dr Pepper contains 13mg of caffeine per 100ml. A single can (330ml) delivers 43mg of caffeine, 11% of the adult daily limit. For context, a standard 240ml filtered coffee contains approximately 95 to 120mg of caffeine.
What is in it
Carbonated soft drink
Carbonated water, sugar, colour (caramel E150d), phosphoric acid, flavourings, caffeine. The exact blend of 23 flavourings that gives Dr Pepper its distinctive taste is a trade secret, held in a vault in Waco, Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Single can (330ml): 135 kcal; Standard can/bottle (500ml): 205 kcal.
Single can (330ml): 33g of sugar (110% of the adult daily free sugar limit); Standard can/bottle (500ml): 50g of sugar (167% of the adult daily free sugar limit).
Single can (330ml): 43mg of caffeine (11% of the adult daily limit of 400mg); Standard can/bottle (500ml): 65mg of caffeine (16% of the adult daily limit of 400mg).
Dr Pepper is subject to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy at the upper rate. The manufacturer pays £0.24 per litre to HMRC.
Dr Pepper has a high sugar content (10g per 100ml) and should be an occasional choice for children rather than a daily drink.
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Nutrition information from official brand UK nutrition panels, Coca-Cola GB nutrition pages, UK retailer product listings, and independent nutritionist analyses. Figures per 100ml; per-serving values are proportional estimates. Sugar Tax (SDIL) status based on UK sugar content thresholds at time of writing — brands may reformulate. Caffeine figures from EU/UK mandatory nutrition labelling. Reference intakes: EU Reference Intakes for an average adult (2,000 kcal). Fruit juice is subject to the SDIL if it contains added sugar; pure juices exempt. For guidance only, not medical advice.
