Monster Energy Ultra
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Nutrition Score

Monster Energy Ultra

5060337501125
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
food acid
No known concerns
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Taurine
Taurine  ·  −2 pts
Amino sulfonic acid naturally found in meat and fish, commonly added to energy drinks and pet food.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
ginseng root extract
No known concerns
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Caffeine
Caffeine  ·  −2 pts
Natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao, also added to energy drinks and some medications.
Sorbic Acid
E200  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.
Benzoic Acid
E210  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Preservative used in acidic foods and beverages. Can form benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with vitamin C.
L-carnitine L-tartrate
No known concerns
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
B3
No known concerns
nicotinamide
No known concerns
B5
No known concerns
B6
No known concerns
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Glucuronolactone
Glucuronolactone  ·  −1 pts
Naturally-occurring compound added to energy drinks; safety data limited at high intakes.
guarana extract
No known concerns
Inositol
Inositol  ·  No known concerns
A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.
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