Pure Energy Drink
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
857302003037
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 20mg
0%
* 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
30 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, RED A (STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT), POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, VITAMIN C (AS ASCORBIC ACID), MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, VITAMIN B-6 (AS PYRIDOXINE HCI), SODIUM CITRATE, D-RIBOSE, ZINC ASPARTATE, VITAMIN B-3 (AS NIACINAMIDE), CITICOLINE, OH SO SWEET, VITAMIN B-5 (AS D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE), EDTA (AS PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE, SODIUM SELENITE, VITAMIN A (AS RETINYL PALMITATE), GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN B-2 (AS RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B-1 (AS THIAMIN HCI), FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B-12 (AS CYANOCOBALAMIN).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pure Energy Drink scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Selenite): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Water, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 7,149 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 Pure 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.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Red A (Stevia Leaf Extract).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (As Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B-6 (As Pyridoxine Hci), Vitamin B-3 (As Niacinamide), Vitamin B-5 (As D-Calcium Pantothenate), and 6 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Magnesium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Aspartate, Potassium Bicarbonate, and 1 more.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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