How Many Calories Are In Vimto? | Smart Sip Guide

Vimto isn’t just one drink. You’ll meet it as classic fizzy in cans, a still bottle for on-the-go sipping, and a concentrated squash you dilute at home. Each tastes unmistakably “Vimto,” yet their calorie counts aren’t identical. If you’re tracking energy, or planning a lighter swap, the guide below gives clear numbers plus label tips that make quick work of any bottle or can.

Vimto Calories At A Glance

Here’s a quick cheat sheet for the most common formats. Per-100ml values come from pack and brand pages; serving totals are simple arithmetic from those per-100ml numbers. For an example label, see Vimto’s fizz page, which lists 19 kcal per 100ml for the classic can (official data).

Vimto Drink	kcal / 100ml	kcal / Common Serving
Original Still (bottle)	19	≈48 per 250ml glass; ≈95 per 500ml bottle
Original Sparkling (can)	19	≈63 per 330ml can
No Added Sugar Fizzy (“Zero”)	3	≈10 per 330ml can
No Added Sugar Still (kids cartons)	4	≈10 per 250ml carton
No Added Sugar Squash (diluted)	2	≈5 per 250ml glass
Original Squash (diluted)	19	≈48 per 250ml glass

Those values sit in a tight range because the sweetened still and fizzy use similar sugar levels, while the no-added-sugar lines rely on sweeteners. If your goal is the classic flavour with fewer calories, the zero-style can and low-calorie still bottles are the easiest wins.

How Many Calories Are In Vimto Drinks By Type?

Original Still: Everyday Bottle

The still bottle lists 19 kcal per 100ml. That’s about 48 kcal in a regular 250ml glass and roughly 95 kcal for a 500ml bottle. You’ll usually see around 4.7–4.8g sugars per 100ml on the back label. If you enjoy a chilled still Vimto with lunch, picture it as a moderate-calorie choice that climbs only when the pour does.

Original Sparkling: Classic Can

The fizzy can shows the same 19 kcal per 100ml. A 330ml can lands near 63 kcal. Same mixed-fruit-and-spice profile, just with bubbles. If you’re choosing purely on calories, still and sparkling are neck-and-neck; the difference in your day comes from can versus glass size, not carbonation.

No Added Sugar Fizzy (“Zero”)

Zero-style fizz typically comes in at 3 kcal per 100ml, so a full can sits around 10 kcal. The taste has stepped up over the years, and many fans now rotate a zero can in the afternoon without feeling like they’ve “downgraded.”

No Added Sugar Still (Cartons And Bottles)

Packs aimed at kids often show 4 kcal per 100ml, which makes a 250ml carton roughly 10 kcal. You’ll also spot larger low-calorie still bottles that sit in the same ballpark. The trade-off is simple: very low energy in exchange for sweeteners rather than added sugar.

Squash: Dilute To Taste

Vimto squash comes in original and no-added-sugar lines. The numbers on the bottle are “as consumed,” which means the per-100ml value assumes you’ve diluted it per the instructions. The no-added-sugar squash works out at about 2 kcal per 100ml of prepared drink (≈5 kcal per 250ml glass). The original squash aligns with the sweetened ready-to-drink versions: about 19 kcal per 100ml once mixed.

Label Smarts: Read Per 100ml, Then Size Up

UK drinks print energy per 100ml so you can compare brands easily. Once you find that figure, scale it to the amount you’ll pour. A small home glass is often 200–250ml; a café tumbler can nudge 300ml or more. Do that tiny bit of maths, and you’ll know if a “light”-looking label still adds up when you drink the whole serve.

What About Sugar?

Calories in the sweetened versions mainly come from sugar. UK advice suggests adults cap “free sugars” at about 30g per day; see the NHS guide on cutting down sugar for a handy explainer and examples (NHS guidance). If a drink lists 4.7g sugars per 100ml, a 330ml can delivers around 15–16g. That’s roughly half of the daily limit in one pour.

Calories In Vimto Squash: Mixing Ratios And Glass Sizes

Pack labels usually assume a set ratio, but at home people pour stronger or weaker. Use the table below as a guide. It shows estimated calories for the two common squashes when mixed at a few typical strengths. If you like a bolder hit, you can still keep calories modest by pouring over lots of ice and topping with chilled water.

Prepared Drink	Mix Ratio (Concentrate : Water)	kcal / 250ml Glass
No Added Sugar Squash	1 : 9 (standard)	≈5
No Added Sugar Squash	1 : 4 (strong)	≈8
Original Squash	1 : 9 (standard)	≈48
Original Squash	1 : 7 (strong)	≈55

Why Vimto Calories Differ

Sweeteners Versus Sugar

No-added-sugar lines rely on sweeteners, which carry few or no calories. The sweetened still and fizzy use sugar, so their energy comes out higher. That single swap explains the big gap between a 10-kcal can and a 63-kcal can that taste remarkably alike to many people.

Carbonation Doesn’t Add Calories

Bubbles change mouthfeel, not energy. If a fizzy and a still drink show the same per-100ml number, the only difference in totals comes from how much you drink in one go.

Dilution Changes Everything

With squash, the label’s “per 100ml” is for the drink once mixed. Pour stronger than the guidance, and you’ll nudge both sugar and calories up. Want a lighter glass? Stretch the mix with extra chilled water or sparkling water and add a squeeze of lemon to keep the flavour lively.

Simple Ways To Cut Calories From Your Vimto Habit

Pick A Smaller Serve

Swap a 330ml can for a 250ml pour in a glass. Same flavour, fewer calories, and you’ll rarely miss the extra sips.

Go No-Added-Sugar When It Suits

Craving bubbles? Choose a zero-style can. Want a fridge bottle? Reach for the low-calorie still. Both keep energy impressively low while staying punchy in flavour.

Make A Lighter Squash

Try a 1:12 mix on a hot day. It’s refreshing, and the calories drop further without feeling watered-down if you use plenty of ice.

Allergen And Ingredient Notes

The signature flavour uses fruit plus herbs and spices. Some packs include a small amount of barley malt as part of the flavouring. If you manage allergies or intolerances, check the ingredient list on your bottle every time, since recipes and suppliers can change across formats and sizes.

Quick Take On Vimto Calories

If you love classic Vimto taste and want the lightest option, grab the no-added-sugar fizzy or still: you’re looking at roughly 3–4 kcal per 100ml. Fancy the original recipe? Budget for about 19 kcal per 100ml, which is around 63 kcal for a can or 95 kcal for a 500ml bottle. Squash gives you the most control: mix a touch weaker and you’ll sip fewer calories across the day while keeping that unmistakable Vimto flavour.