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Nutrition Score

Monster Energy Ultra

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
food acid
No known concerns
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino acid added to energy drinks.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
ginseng root extract
No known concerns
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Caffeine
Caffeine  ·  −2 pts
Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.
Sorbic Acid
E200  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.
Benzoic Acid
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.
L-carnitine L-tartrate
No known concerns
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B5 for metabolism.
B3
No known concerns
nicotinamide
No known concerns
B5
No known concerns
B6
No known concerns
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
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 extract
No known concerns
Inositol
Inositol  ·  No known concerns
A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.
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