Energy Drink
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial colors 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
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER SUGAR TAURINE, SODIUM DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE SODIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE SORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM BLUE 1, CYANOCOBALAMIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Energy Drink scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Caffeine Sodium Pantothenate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 30% 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 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Carbonated Water Sugar Taurine, Sodium Dextrose.
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: Citrate, Calcium Blue 1.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Sorbate, Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin.
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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