Tonic Water Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Tonic water is classified as a sugar-sweetened beverage because it contains added sugars, which are consistently linked to increased body weight in children when consumed frequently .
Unlike plain mineral water or tap water, tonic water provides energy in the form of carbohydrates (sugars) rather than just hydration without calories .
While it is a water-based beverage, it does not offer the specific health benefits associated with mineral water, as systematic reviews indicate that modified waters (such as alkaline or demineralized versions) do not provide additional health advantages over standard mineral water .

Interesting fact

Originally developed as a prophylactic against malaria, the quinine in early tonic water was so bitter that British colonials in India began mixing it with gin, sugar, and lime to make it palatable.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Water

kcal per 100g

Sugar7.35g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy Free

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Impact is primarily driven by packaging materials and transport rather than ingredients.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Room Temperature

6–12 months

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Refrigerate After Opening

2–3 days

Seal tightly to maintain carbonation.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Trends in tap and bottled water consumption among children and adults in the United States: analyses of NHANES 2011–16 data - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Health effects of alkaline, oxygenated, and demineralized water compared to mineral water among healthy population: a systematic review - PubMed

[10]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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