How many calories in GIMBER? A complete analysis of Belgium's sweetest shot

GIMBER vs INTI Nutritional Values

Nutritional Value	GIMBER /100ml	GIMBER /30ml (shot)	INTI /100ml	INTI /30ml (shot)
ginger and energy (kcal)	~140 kcal	~42 kcal	<16 kcal	~5 kcal
Total carbohydrates	35g	10.5g	<4g	<1.2g
Of which sugars	35g	10.5g	<4g	<1.2g
Fats	~0g	~0g	~0g	~0g
Proteins	~0g	~0g	~0g	~0g

Calorie Comparison with Other Drinks

Drink	kcal /100ml	Sugar /100ml
INTI (30ml shot)	~16	<4g
GIMBER (30ml shot)	~140	35g
Coca-Cola	42	10.6g
Red Bull	45	11g
Orange juice	45	9g
Water	0	0g

Why GIMBER's calories are not "equivalent"

One might think: "42 kcal per shot, that's not much." The problem is not the volume of calories but their quality and metabolic effect. The 42 kcal from GIMBER come from 10.5g of pure sugar (glucose + fructose) which:

• Cause an insulin spike
• Inhibit AMPK (the fat-burning mechanism)
• Activate SREBP-1c (hepatic fat storage)
• Create an energy crash 2 hours later

The 5 kcal from INTI come from the natural sugars of ginger with corresponding fibers → minimal glycemic index, no insulin spike.

Is GIMBER compatible with a diet?

No, for calorie-counting diets: 42 empty kcal per shot (100% sugars). No, for low-glycemic/diabetes diets: immediate glycemic spike. No, for intermittent fasting: breaks the fast. Yes, for "better than soda" diets: GIMBER is less caloric than many sodas but not due to its nutritional qualities.

FAQ

Does GIMBER make you gain weight?

The 42 kcal per shot alone do not cause weight gain. But the metabolic effect of sugar (inhibited AMPK, activated SREBP-1c, leptin resistance) can contribute to long-term weight gain, especially if GIMBER replaces a sugar-free ginger drink .

What is the total caloric difference between GIMBER and INTI over a month?

1 shot/day for 30 days: GIMBER = 1260 kcal (= potential weight gain of ~170g fat). INTI = 150 kcal. Difference: 1110 kcal/month or ~150g less fat.