Energy Drink

46

Nutrition Score

Poor

Energy Drink

5061013960922

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

82

Hazard Score

Healthy

43

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

E331 · No known concerns

Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.

E290 · No known concerns

Gas used for carbonation in fizzy drinks and as a packaging gas to extend shelf life.

Taurine · −2 pts

Amino sulfonic acid naturally found in meat and fish, commonly added to energy drinks and pet food.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

Caffeine · −2 pts

Natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao, also added to energy drinks and some medications.

Inositol · No known concerns

A vitamin-like compound sometimes added to energy/sports drinks.

E129 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Synthetic red food dye. Part of the Southampton Six linked to hyperactivity in children.

Guarana · −2 pts

Amazonian seed with a very high natural caffeine content, used to boost energy in drinks and supplements.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

Ginseng Extract

Ginseng · No known concerns

Extract from the ginseng root, traditionally used in teas and supplements for energy and vitality.

Glucuronolactone

Glucuronolactone · −1 pts

Naturally-occurring compound added to energy drinks; safety data limited at high intakes.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Thiamine · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin that helps convert food into energy, added to fortify flour, cereals, and supplements.

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