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

The drink includes added sugars, glucose syrup, carbonated water, citric acid, sodium citrates, benzoic acid, ascorbic acid, artificial flavourings, colourants (anthocyanins), the sweetener sucralose, taurine, caffeine, and vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, B6 and B12, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and salt content in Monster Energy affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not suitable for a diabetic diet, while its 0.19 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and less of a concern for hypertension, but the overall high sugar still makes it unsuitable for these conditions.

Based on its ingredients, is Monster Energy suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the drink is compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, the high sugar and glucose syrup render it unsuitable for a keto diet, and although it contains no animal products or alcohol, halal suitability cannot be confirmed without specific certification.

Monster Energy • 500ml

Monster Energy

Beverages

Product Insights

Monster Energy is a carbonated energy drink classified in the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars, artificial flavours, preservatives and a caffeine level of 0.16 g per 100 g. While it provides no fat, protein or fibre and its salt content is moderate, the high sugar (11 g per 100 g) and presence of several additives make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

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 typical beverages, Monster Energy contains about twice the sugar (11 g vs 5.69 g per 100 g) while its fat (0 g vs 1.04 g) and salt (0.19 g vs 1.06 g) are lower than the averages.

Ingredients

ВОДА, ЗАХАР, ГЛЮКОЗЕН СИРОП, КИСЕЛИНА (ЛИМОНЕНА КИСЕЛИНА), ВЪГЛЕРОДЕН ДИОКСИД, АРОМАТИЗАНТИ, ТАУРИН (0,4%), РЕГУЛАТОР НА КИСЕЛИННОСТ (НАТРИЕВИ ЦИТРАТИ), ЕКСТРАКТ ОТ КОРЕНИ НА ЖЕНШЕН (0,98%). 1-КАРНИТИН L-ТАРТАРАТ (0,04%), КОНСЕРВАНТИ (АСОРБИНОВА КИСЕЛИНА, БЕНЗОЕНА КИСЕЛИНА), КОФЕИН (0,03%), ОЦВЕТИТЕЛ (АНТОЦИАНИНИ), ВИТАМИНИ (НИАЦИН, В6, РИБОФЛАВИН, B12), ПОДСЛАДИТЕЛ (СУКРАЛОЗА), НАТРИЕВ ХЛОРИД, D-ГЛЮКОРОНОЛАКТОН, ЕКСТРАКТ ОТ СЕМЕНА НА ГУАРАНА (0,002%), ИНОЗИТОЛ, МАЛТОДЕКСТРИН.

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