Original contains a substantial amount of sugar
The US Original panel lists 140 calories, 33 grams of sugars and 50 mg sodium per 12 fl oz. High-fructose corn syrup appears in the ingredient list. Decide how that serving fits your usual drinks rather than judging the beverage only by the word ginger. [1]
Zero Sugar is a different formulation
The US Zero Sugar panel lists zero calories and sugars, with 120 mg sodium per 12 fl oz. Its sweeteners include aspartame and acesulfame potassium. This reduces sugar exposure compared with Original; it does not make every version nutritionally identical or prove a separate health benefit. [1]
Ginger extract is not a measured clinical dose
Original lists ginger extract but does not quantify a dose that can be matched to a ginger study. NCCIH’s ginger evidence cannot simply be transferred to a branded soda. Persistent nausea deserves attention to its cause rather than assuming the drink is a treatment. [1][2]
Check the package in front of you
Imagine choosing between Original and a flavored Canada Dry product in different container sizes. Read each panel and servings per container before comparing totals. Formulas and markets can differ, so the US figures here should not be substituted for the label on another product. [3][1]
| Choice | What to check |
|---|---|
| Original US, 12 fl oz | 140 calories; 33 g sugars |
| Zero Sugar US, 12 fl oz | 0 calories; 0 g sugars |
| Different flavor or market | Use that package’s label |
Sources for this article
- Canada Dry US: original and zero sugar ginger ale
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Ginger: Usefulness and Safety | NCCIH
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label | FDA
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.