Processing Score
12.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring and preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0610764826176
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size473 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 40mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Potassium 90mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
22 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS, CAFFEINE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), POTASSIUM CITRATE MONOHYDRATE, SUCRALOSE, TARTARIC ACID, L-LEUCINE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC, VITAMIN C, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, SUPER CREATINE (CREATYL-L-LEUCINE [CREATINE BONDED TO L-LEUCINE]), L-ISOLEUCINE, L-VALINE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, VITAMIN B3, COQ10 (COENZYME Q10), VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12 (METHYLCOBALAMIN).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Purple Haze Energy Drink scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 6,804 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Purple Haze Energy Drink's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid Anhydrous, Tartaric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Citrate Monohydrate, Potassium Phosphate Dibasic, Acesulfame Potassium, Magnesium Chloride, and 2 more.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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