Processing Score
11.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0012000222467
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 65mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 48g
Includes 47g Added Sugars
94%
Protein 0g
* 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
22 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, CAFFEINE, CARAMEL COLOR, GLUCURONOLACTONE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), INOSITOL, L-CARNITINE, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN 85), MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, YELLOW 5, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Original Energy Drink scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors 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'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, Glucose Syrup.
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 Pantothenate (Vitamin 85).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, 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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