Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
866108000102
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size250 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
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
16 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT (LEAVES), REISHI MUSHROOM EXTRACT (FRUITING BODY), YELLOW 5, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B-6), RED 40, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B-12), BLUE 1, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D-3).
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, 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.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Green Tea Extract (Leaves)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (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 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: Pure Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D-3).
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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