If you’re counting every single calorie like a dragon guarding gold, then 140 is a chunk you might want to skip. But if you’re just trying to fake being an adult at a dinner party or soothe a queasy stomach after one too many questionable decisions, Schweppes Ginger Ale is a delightfully average choice. It’s not a health food, but it’s also not a barrel of lard. It’s a Goldilocks soda: not too heavy, not too diet-y, just right for pretending you’re fancy.
So go ahead—pop that can open. Let the bubbles dance on your tongue. You just learned everything you need to know about its calories, which is more than the can itself will ever tell you. And if anyone judges you? Tell them you’re hydrating with purpose. That always confuses people.
Cheers. Or, as the ginger ale says: burp.
