36

Nutrition Score

Poor

Monster Energy

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

70

Hazard Score

Use with caution

37

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Taurine · −2 pts

Amino acid added to energy drinks.

РЕГУЛАТОР НА КИСЕЛИННОСТ

No known concerns

E331 · No known concerns

Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.

Ginseng Extract

Ginseng · No known concerns

Herbal extract.

L-Carnitine · −1 pts

Amino-acid derivative used as an additive in energy and vitamin drinks.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

E210 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Preservative used in acidic foods and beverages. Can form benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with vitamin C.

Caffeine · −2 pts

Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.

E163 · No known concerns

Natural blue-red pigments found in berries, red cabbage, and grapes. Rich in antioxidants.

Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E)

E307 · No known concerns

Synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in food. Generally safe.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

VitB6 · No known concerns

Supports protein metabolism.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

E101 · No known concerns

Vitamin B2; also a yellow colour (E101).

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

VitB12 · No known concerns

Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.

E955 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Glucuronolactone

Glucuronolactone · −1 pts

Naturally-occurring compound added to energy drinks; safety data limited at high intakes.

Guarana · −2 pts

Natural caffeine source from seeds.

Inositol · No known concerns

A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.

MaltodextrinIng · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.

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