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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on many industrial ingredients rather than whole foods; the label lists artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K, erythritol), preservatives (sorbic acid, benzoic acid), acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate), colourant (anthocyanins), flavour enhancers and various vitamin and plant extracts, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed drinks.

How does the caffeine and salt content in Energy Zero Sugar affect a diabetic or hypertensive individual?

The drink contains zero sugar, so it does not raise blood glucose directly, making it acceptable for diabetics, but the 32 mg of caffeine per 100 g can stimulate heart rate and may slightly influence blood sugar; the salt level is low at 0.19 g per 100 g, far below the average, so it poses minimal risk for hypertension, though caffeine itself can raise blood pressure in sensitive persons.

Is Energy Zero Sugar suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based or synthetic and contain no animal derivatives, making the product vegan; with only 1 g of carbohydrates and no sugar, it fits well within a keto regimen; the formulation does not include any wheat, barley or rye derivatives, so it is gluten‑free.

Monster • 0.5l

Energy Zero Sugar

Beverages

Product Insights

Energy Zero Sugar is a 500 ml sugar‑free energy drink from Monster, classified within the artificially sweetened beverages segment of the broader beverages family. It delivers virtually no calories (3 kcal per 100 g), zero sugars, no fat, and a modest 0.19 g of salt while providing 32 mg of caffeine, but it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) that contains several artificial additives such as sucralose, acesulfame K, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, erythritol, colour anthocyanins and multiple flavour enhancers, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C. Consequently, it may suit consumers looking for a caffeine boost without sugar, yet it is less appropriate for those seeking minimally processed or additive‑free beverages.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal3 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage, Energy Zero Sugar contains no sugar, zero fat and only 0.19 g of salt per 100 g versus the typical 5.69 g sugar, 1.04 g fat and 1.06 g salt, and its energy content is just 3 kcal against the category average of 70 kcal.

Ingredients

WASSER, KOHLENSÄURE, SÄUERUNGSMITTEL (CITRONENSÄURE), GESCHMACKSVERSTÄRKER (ERYTHRIT), AROMEN, TAURIN (0,4%), SÄUREREGULATOR (NATRIUMCITRATE), PANAX GINSENG WURZELEXTRAKT (0,08%), L-CARNITIN L-TARTRAT (0,04%), KONSERVIERUNGSSTOFFE (SORBINSÄURE, BENZOESÄURE), SÜßUNGSMITTEL (SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAM K), KOFFEIN (0,03%), FARBSTOFF (ANTHOCYANE), VITAMINMISCHUNG (NIACIN, VITAMIN B6, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN B12), GUARANASAMENEXTRAKT (0,002%), INOSIT

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