Why is Monster Energy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink includes numerous industrial ingredients such as sucralose (E955), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate, sorbic acid (E200), benzoic acid (E210), anthocyanins (E163), plus added vitamins (B2, B3, B6, B12), taurine, guarana extract, L‑carnitine, and D‑glucuronolactone, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in Monster Energy affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 11 g of sugar per 100 ml, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals, while its 0.19 g of salt per 100 ml contributes modestly to daily sodium intake and is less of a concern than the sugar load; the high caffeine level also warrants caution.

Is Monster Energy suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The formulation contains no animal‑derived ingredients, so it is vegan and gluten‑free; however, the high sugar content makes it incompatible with keto diets, and while the ingredients are generally considered halal, the product lacks official halal certification.

Monster • 500 ml

Monster Energy

Beverages

Product Insights

Monster Energy is a carbonated energy drink marketed under the Monster brand and sold in a recyclable aluminium can. It belongs to the beverage family and is classified as an artificially sweetened beverage, with a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA group of 4, 11 g of sugars and 0.19 g of salt per 100 ml, 0 g of fat and protein, and 32 mg of caffeine. The product is ultra‑processed and contains several additives such as sucralose, citric acid, sorbic and benzoic acids, anthocyanin colour, and a blend of vitamins, which may be a concern for consumers seeking low‑sugar or additive‑free options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, Monster Energy provides roughly double the sugar (11 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml) while offering less fat, saturated fat and salt than typical drinks.

Ingredients

CARBONATED WATER, SUCROSE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, ACID (CITRIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVOURINGS, TAURINE (0.4%), ACIDITY REGULATOR (SODIUM CITRATE), PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT (0.08%), L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE (0.04%), CAFFEINE (0.03%), PRESERVATIVES (SORBIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID), COLOUR (ANTHOCYANINS), VITAMINS (B2, B3, B6, B12), SODIUM CHLORIDE, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT (0.002%), INOSITOL, SWEETENER (SUCRALOSE).

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