
Product Insights
Red Bull Energy Drink is a carbonated sweetened beverage that belongs to the Sweetened beverages group within the broader Beverages category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of several additives such as citric acid (E330), sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii), artificial flavour and colour. Nutritionally, a 250 mL can provides 110 kcal, 27 g of sugars and 80 mg of caffeine while containing no fat or protein, so it delivers a quick stimulant boost but contributes a high amount of sugar and modest salt.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average energy‑drink benchmark (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat and 0.35 g salt per 100 g), Red Bull contains about 10.8 g of sugar, virtually no fat and 0.10 g of salt per 100 ml, making it lower in sugar, fat and salt than the typical product in its category.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, sugar, glucose fructose, citric acid, taurine, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, caffeine, niacin, pantothenate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, artificial flavour, colour
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