Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850021015107
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size473 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 23g
Includes 22g Added Sugars
44%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 198.7mcg
993%
Potassium 80mg
2%
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, SUGAR CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, AMINO ACIDS (L-LEUCINE, L-VALINE, L-ISOLEUCINE, L-GLUTAMINE, L-ARGININE L-CITRULLINE), POTASSIUM CITRATE, VITAMINS (ASCORBIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CYANOCOBALAMIN), BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, STEVIA EXTRACT, NATURAL CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM LACTATE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, ACEROLA JUICE POWDER, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, CAMU CAMU EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Flavored Energy Drink, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Green Tea Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Natural Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 30% 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 Flavored 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Stevia Extract.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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