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Nutrition Score

Monster Energy

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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.
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.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino acid added to energy drinks.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator and emulsifying salt.
Color Added
No known concerns
Ginseng Extract
Ginseng  ·  No known concerns
Herbal extract.
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
No known concerns
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.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.
Vit. B3
No known concerns
Sucralose
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.
Inositol
Inositol  ·  No known concerns
A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.
Guarana Extract
No known concerns
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
E101  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B2; also a yellow colour (E101).
Vit. B2
No known concerns
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
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