Cider, sweet

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.