Extra Strength Energy Drink
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
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* 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
23 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCARBONATED AND NITROGENATED WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, TAURINE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (MILK), SODIUM BENZOATE, NIACINAMIDE (VIT. B3), SUCRALOSE, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, SALT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, GUARANA EXTRACT, INOSITOL, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VIT. B2), MALTODEXTRIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT. B12).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Extra Strength Energy Drink scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Taurine, 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 Extra Strength 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.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk).
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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