46
Nutrition Score
Poor

Energy drink

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
58
Hazard Score
Use with caution
13
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Carbon Dioxide
E290  ·  No known concerns
Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino acid added to energy drinks.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
Ginseng Extract
Ginseng  ·  No known concerns
Herbal extract.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
Sodium Benzoate
E211  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Caffeine
Caffeine  ·  −2 pts
Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B5 for metabolism.
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.
L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine  ·  −1 pts
Amino-acid derivative used as an additive in energy and vitamin drinks.
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.
Vegetable Oil
VegOil  ·  No known concerns
Generic refined vegetable oil blend.
Coconut Oil
CoconutOil  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Inositol
Inositol  ·  No known concerns
A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.
Tartrazine
E102  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic yellow food dye. May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
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