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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined sugar, glucose syrup, flavorings, colourants, caffeine, preservatives and several food‑grade additives such as E200 (sorbic acid), E210 (benzoic acid), E290 (carbon dioxide), E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrate), E955 (sucralose) and E163 (anthocyanins).

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

The drink provides 11 g of sugars per 100 ml, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for people managing diabetes; the 0.19 g of salt adds a modest amount of sodium, but combined with the high sugar it is not recommended for strict hypertensive diets.

Is Monster Energy Original suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free lifestyles?

The product is certified vegan and vegetarian, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, but its high sugar and carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for keto or low‑carb diets; it does not list any gluten‑containing grains, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

Monster Energy • 500ml

Monster Energy Original

Beverages

Product Insights

Monster Energy Original is a carbonated energy drink that falls under the Beverages and Artificially sweetened beverages families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with 11 g of sugars, 0.19 g of salt, no fat, protein or fiber per 100 ml, and contains additives such as sucralose, anthocyanin colour, preservatives (sorbic and benzoic acid) and caffeine. While it is certified vegan and vegetarian and provides caffeine and B‑vitamins, the high sugar level, multiple additives and low nutrient density 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 average beverages, Monster Energy Original contains roughly double the sugar (11 g vs 5.69 g per 100 ml), considerably less fat (0 g vs 1.04 g), lower salt (0.19 g vs 1.06 g) and fewer calories (47 kcal vs 70.23 kcal).

Ingredients

WASSER, ZUCKER, GLUKOSESIRUP, SÄUERUNGSMITTEL (CITRONENSÄURE), AROMEN, KOHLENSÄURE, TAURIN (0,4%), SÄUREREGULATOR (NATRIUMCITRATE), PANAX GINSENG WURZELEXTRAKT (0,08%), L-CARNITIN-L-TARTRAT (0,04%), KOFFEIN (0,03%), KONSERVIERUNGSSTOFFE (SORBINSÄURE, BENZOESÄURE), FARBSTOFF (ANTHOCYANE), VITAMINMISCHUNG (RIBOFLAVIN, NICOTINAMID, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12), SALZ, GLUCURONOLACTON, GUARANASAMENEXTRAKT (0,002%), INOSIT, SÜßUNGSMITTEL (SUCRALOSE), MALTODEXTRIN.

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