Help Maintain Healthy Weight

If you prefer soda or juice but want a drink with fewer calories and less sugar to help you lose or maintain your weight, kombucha can be a good alternative. Sugar contains a lot of empty calories, which increases the likelihood that you'll gain weight if you consume it in excess. Keep in mind that kombucha contains sugar (most of the sugar is fermented, but some remain in the final product). However, a regular beverage may only include 6 to 8 grams (g) per serving, according to Boston-based Rebecca Stib, RDN, who is also the co-founder of Nutritious Gifts.

According to the website for the kombucha brand GTS, an 8-ounce container of organic, raw kombucha can include 30 calories and 8 grams of sugar. On the other hand, the Coca-Cola website estimates that 8 ounces of soda can include 60 calories and 16 g of sugar.