Processing Score
11.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring and preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
846767002662
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size473 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 430mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 56g
20%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 53g
Includes 53g Added Sugars
106%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 30mg
1%
* 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
21 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, GLUCURONOLACTONE, ASCORBIC ACID, CAFFEINE, INOSITOL, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE, GRAPE SKIN EXTRACT, NIACINAMIDE, SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANCOBALAMIN.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Original Energy Drink, Original 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.
- 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 Original Energy Drink, Original'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: Sugar.
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, Calcium Disodium Edta, Calcium D-Pantothenate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyancobalamin.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still 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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