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Monster Energy

Name: Monster Energy
Brand: Monster Beverage Corporation

High caffeine and sugar energy drink with multiple artificial additives - consume sparingly if at all.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free

score

/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

2 red · 6 amber · 3 green

Calories

179 per 100ml

Serving

500ml can (895 calories)

Sugar

54g per can (220% daily value)

Sat. Fat

0g (0% daily value)

Not recommended for children, pregnant women, or caffeine-sensitive individuals

High sugar content may cause energy crashes

Excessive consumption linked to heart palpitations and anxiety

May interact with medications and other stimulants

Full Analysis

Ingredients (11)

Carbonated Water

aka Sparkling water

Safe hydration base with no health concerns.

Daily Intake — No concern

SAFE

Sugar

Extremely high sugar content leading to blood sugar spikes, tooth decay, and weight gain risk.

Daily Intake — Contains 220% of daily sugar limit per can

HIGH RISK

Glucose Syrup

aka Corn syrup

Adds to the excessive sugar load, potentially more harmful than regular sugar for metabolism.

Daily Intake — Additional sugar source beyond regular sugar

HIGH RISK

Caffeine

High caffeine content can cause anxiety, sleep disruption, and dependency. Safe in moderation for healthy adults.

Daily Intake — Contains 160mg - 40% of safe daily limit per can

MODERATE

Citric Acid

E330

Natural preservative and flavor enhancer, generally safe.

Daily Intake — No concern

SAFE

Taurine

Controversial

Amino acid with unclear long-term effects at these high doses, especially combined with caffeine.

Daily Intake — Contains 1000mg - high dose amino acid

MODERATE

Sodium Benzoate

E211 Controversial

Preservative that may form carcinogenic benzene under certain conditions, linked to hyperactivity in children.

Daily Intake — Can form benzene when combined with vitamin C

MODERATE

Potassium Sorbate

E202

Safe preservative with minimal health concerns at normal consumption levels.

Daily Intake — No concern at typical levels

SAFE

L-Carnitine

Controversial

Amino acid that may affect heart rhythm when combined with high caffeine doses.

Daily Intake — High dose supplement in beverage form

MODERATE

Artificial Flavors

Controversial

aka Artificial flavoring

Mixture of synthetic chemicals with unknown individual effects, generally considered safe but lack transparency.

Daily Intake — Multiple undisclosed synthetic compounds

MODERATE

Sucralose

E955 Controversial

aka Splenda

Artificial sweetener with emerging concerns about gut health and metabolic effects.

Daily Intake — May affect gut bacteria and glucose response

MODERATE

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Fun Fact

Monster Energy contains more sugar in one can than the WHO recommends for an entire day, plus enough caffeine to equal about 4 cups of coffee.

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