Lucozade • 500ml
Original energy drink
Product Insights
Original energy drink is a 500 ml carbonated beverage classified in the artificially sweetened beverages group, carrying a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) label. It provides 37 kcal per 100 g, with virtually no fat, saturated fat or salt and a moderate 4.5 g of sugars, which is lower than the average values for typical energy drinks. However, the formulation includes several additives such as citric and lactic acids, colourants Sunset Yellow and Ponceau 4R, and a blend of sucralose and acesulfame K, and it is a source of phenylalanine, which may be a concern for individuals with phenylketonuria.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average energy‑drink profile, this drink contains less than half the calories, virtually no fat or salt, and slightly lower sugar (4.5 g vs 5.7 g per 100 g), but it remains ultra‑processed and carries a low Nutri‑Score.
Ingredients
Carbonated Water, Glucose Syrup (15%), Acids (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Caffeine, Sweeteners (Sucralose Acesulfame K), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Colours (Sunset Yellow, Ponceau 4R), Niacin (Vitamin B3). Sunset Yellow and Ponceau 4R may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
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