45
Nutrition Score
Poor

Red Bull Energy Drink

90162602
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
87
Hazard Score
Healthy
38
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.
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.
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino acid added to energy drinks.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Artificial Flavouring
ArtFlavour  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Synthetic compounds mimicking natural flavours. Safety varies; some are well studied, others less so.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Magnesium Carbonate
E504  ·  No known concerns
Anti-caking and acidity regulator.
Artificial Colors
No known concerns
Caffeine
Caffeine  ·  −2 pts
Stimulant in colas, energy drinks, coffee.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B5 for metabolism.
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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