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Barq's Root Beer
Jack in the Box

Barq's Root Beer

Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegan
280
Calories
0g
Protein
75g
Carbs
55mg
Sodium
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 280 cal = 280 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

2%
Sodium55mg
0%
Sat Fat0g
150%
Sugar75g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts
Calories
280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
0g0%
Saturated Fat
0g0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
55mg2%
Total Carbohydrates
75g27%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
75g
Protein
0g0%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
D
Score capped — low nutritional value
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
19.6 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
26.8 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
280 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer healthy?

The Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer earns a Nom Score of D (45/100). Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer?

The Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer has 280 calories, with 0g protein, 75g carbs, 75g sugar, and 55mg sodium.

Is the Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer vegetarian or vegan?

Yes — the Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer is marked both vegetarian and vegan at Jack in the Box.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Barq's Root Beer?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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