Mango Bango Natural Energy Drink, Mango Bango
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights

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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 · 2 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, STEVIA SWEETENER, NITRO-JACK (ARUGULA EXTRACT), NATURAL CAFFEINE (FROM COFFEE BEANS), EAAS (L-LEUCINE, L-ISOLEUCINE, L-VALINE, L-LYSINE, L-THREONINE, L-PHENYLALANINE, L-HISTIDINE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, L-METHIONINE), VITAMIN C.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Mango Bango Natural Energy Drink, Mango Bango scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Natural Caffeine (From Coffee Beans)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Sports & Energy Drinks, this product is more processed than about 26% of the 922 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 Mango Bango Natural Energy Drink, Mango Bango'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, Tartaric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Stevia Sweetener.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C.
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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