What is The Sugar Content of Tonic Water? 11 Brands Ranked!

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Is Tonic Water high in sugar? In this post, I am going to be sharing with you everything you need to know about tonic water and its sugar content. I will list, share and rank 11 different tonic water brands based on sugar content and answer some frequently asked questions about tonic water and sugar content. At this point, you may be wondering what exactly is tonic water? Well, tonic water is carbonated water that has quinine dissolved in it. Quinine is a substance from the bark of the Cinchona Tree which is traditionally used to treat Malaria…and as a flavoring for tonic water. It gives tonic water its signature bitter taste. It can also go by the name of Indian Tonic Water. But what exactly is the sugar content of Tonic Water and what are some of the lowest sugar Tonic Water brands available?

What is the Sugar Content of Tonic Water?

As a general rule, most tonic waters contain 7.4g-13.5g of sugar per 150ml serving. Most diet or light tonic waters contain 0g-4g of sugar per 150ml serving. Some 0g of sugar tonic waters are Zevia, Diet Canada Dry, and Schweppes Diet tonic water.

In this post, I am going to examine 11 tonic water brands (some are diet, some are regular) to find out how much sugar tonic water tends to contain. I will look at the tonic waters in ascending order of sugar content.

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11 Different Tonic Water Ranked for Sugar Content – Item-by-Item

In this section, I will go through item-by-item and rank each of the 11 different tonic waters based on sugar content.

1. Zevia Tonic Water – 0g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with stevia*

First up on this list, I looked at Zevia tonic water. This tonic water doesn’t contain any sugar – instead, it is sweetened with stevia and there is 0g of total sugar per serving. This tonic water also has the benefit of being made of plant-based ingredients. So, if you are looking for sugar-free tonic water, I would definitely check out Zevia tonic water.

You can find it on Amazon here.

2. Diet Canada Dry Tonic Water – 0g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sodium saccharin*

Another great sugar free tonic water comes from one of the big tonic water brands – Canada Dry. Canada Dry diet tonic water is sweetened with sodium saccharin and contains 0g of sugar per serving. This means if you are looking for sugar-free tonic water this could be another great option for you.

You can find Diet Canada Dry tonic water on Amazon here.

3. Schweppes Diet Tonic Water – 0g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sodium saccharin*

Just like Canada Dry diet tonic water, Schweppes diet tonic water is also sweetened with sodium saccharin and contains 0g of sugar per serving. You can check Schweppes diet tonic water out on Amazon here.

4. Q Light Tonic Water – 2.7g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sugar & erythritol*

Q Light Tonic Water is sweetened with both erythritol and sugar. The nutritional label shows that a 222ml serving of this tonic water contains 4g of sugar. For the purposes of this post, I have pro-rated the sugar content for a 150ml serving. This means there would be 2.7g of sugar in a 150ml serving – still an impressively low sugar content.

You can find Q light tonic water on Amazon here.

5. Fever-Tree Light Tonic Water – 4g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with fructose*

Fever Tree makes some great high-quality mixers (as their saying goes – “if 3/4 of your drink is mixer, mix with the best“). The light tonic water from Fever Tree is no exception. Fever Tree light tonic water is sweetened with fructose, which is fruit sugar. There are only 4g of sugar per 150ml serving of Fever Tree Light Tonic water.

You can find Fever Tree light tonic water on Amazon here.

6. Q Mixers Tonic Water – 7.4g of Sugar

*Sweetened with organic agave*

I established above that Q Mixers light tonic water is sweetened with sugar and erythritol and contains 2.7g of sugar 150ml serving. But how about Q Mixers regular tonic? Well, it is sweetened with organic agave and contains 11g of sugar per 222 ml serving – this equates to 7.4g in a 150 ml serving.

7. Schweppes Indian Tonic Water – 7.7g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sugar & sodium saccharin*

I also established above that diet Schweppes tonic water contains 0g of sugar, but how about regular Schweppes tonic water? Well, the regular Schweppes tonic water is sweetened with sugar and sodium saccharin and contains 7.7g of sugar per 150ml serving.

8. East Imperial Premium Yuzu Tonic Water – 11.6g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sugar*

This citrus-forward yuzu tonic water from East Imperial is sweetened with cane sugar. There are 14g of sugar per 180ml serving – this equates to 11.6g of sugar in a 150ml serving.

9. Fever-Tree Tonic Water – 12g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with sugar*

Above I showed you that Fever Trees light tonic water contains 4g of sugar per 150ml serving. Their regular tonic water does contain a bit more at 12g of sugar per 150ml serving. And in case you are wondering, the sweetener used is sugar.

10. Amazon Brand Happy Belly Tonic Water – 12.9g of Total Sugar

*Sweetened with high fructose corn syrup*

Amazon’s Happy Belly tonic water is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. There are 31g of sugar per 360ml serving – this equates to 12.9g of sugar per 150ml serving.

11. Canada Dry Tonic Water – 13.5g of Total Sugar

The final tonic water I examined is Canada Dry. This tonic water is also sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. There are 32g of sugar per 355ml serving – this equates to 13.5g of sugar per 150ml serving.

My Personal Pick?

It’s got to be Zevia tonic water. I love the fact it is made from plant-based ingredients, is sweetened with stevia, and contains 0g of sugar per serving. You can find Zevia tonic water on Amazon here.

Summary Table – Sugar Content of Tonic Water

Below is a summary table of the 11 different tonic brands based on sugar content as well as the sweetener used in each brand.

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Tonic Water	Sweetener Used	Sugar Per 150ml Serving
Zevia	Stevia	0g
Diet Canada Dry	Sodium Saccharin	0g
Schweppes Diet	Sodium Saccharin	0g
Q Light	Sugar & Erythritol	2.7g
Fever Tree Light	Fructose	4g
Q Mixers	Organic Agave	7.4g
Schweppes Indian	Sugar & Sodium Saccharin	7.7g
East Imperial Premium Yuzu	Sugar	11.6g
Fever Tree	Sugar	12g
Happy Belly	High Fructose Corn Syrup	12.9g
Canada Dry	High Fructose Corn Syrup	13.5g

Sugar in Tonic Water F&Q

Is There Sugar In Tonic Water?

Tonic water does contain sugar.

Which Tonic Water Contains No Sugar?

The following tonic waters do not contain sugar:

1. Zevia Tonic Water
2. Diet Canada Dry Tonic Water
3. Schweppes Diet Tonic Water

Does Tonic Water Contain More Sugar Than Coke?

Tonic Water does not tend to contain more sugar than coke. As a general rule, a 150ml serving of tonic water contains 7.5g-13.5g of sugar. A 159ml serving of coke tends to contain 17g of sugar.

Why Is Tonic Water So Sweet?

Tonic water can be sweet as all tonic waters are sweetened with something – whether it be high fructose corn syrup, sugar, or a sweetener.

Is All Tonic Water Made with High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Not all tonic waters contain high fructose corn syrup. Whilst some tonic waters, such as Happy Belly and Canada Dry tonic waters do contain high fructose corn syrup, many tonic waters do not contain high fructose syrup.

What Has More Sugar – Tonic Water or Club Soda?

As a general rule, tonic water tends to contain more sugar than club soda. Tonic water often contains sugar whereas club soda does not generally contain sugar. If you were wondering the difference between Club Soda and Tonic Water is that Club Soda is artificially carbonated and usually has added minerals which can give it a “salty taste”. Whereas Tonic Water is carbonated water flavored with Quinine and usually sweetened in some form.

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Is Tonic Water High In Sugar? – The Final Bite

Is tonic water high in sugar? What have we learned from the above? Well, when it comes to Tonic Water whilst it does tend to normally be sweetened there are plenty of diet and artificially sweetened versions available to buy. In fact, three of the leading brands of Tonic Water makers all make a zero-sugar version of their tonic waters. This means if you are looking to limit your sugar intake, but love mixing your drink with Tonic Water you will not have to compromise.

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