Not a healthy choice

Is Red Bull Energy Drink healthy?

Red Bull

Short answer: not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4). It’s a treat, not an everyday food.

The numbers

Nutri-Score: E — worstProcessing: NOVA 4 (ultra-processed)Flagged additives: 0 avoid, 0 watch

Nutri-Score is the EU front-of-pack rating (A best, E worst). NOVA rates how processed a food is (1 unprocessed, 4 ultra-processed).

Additives in Red Bull Energy Drink

Full ingredient list

water, sucrose, glucose, acidulant (citric acid), carbon dioxide, taurine 0,4%, acidity correctors (sodium carbonates, magnesium carbonates), caffeine 0,03%, vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, b6, b12), aromas, colorants (natural caramel, riboflavins),

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Bull Energy Drink healthy?
Not a healthy choice. Nutri-Score E, ultra-processed (NOVA 4). It's a treat, not an everyday food. This is based on its official Nutri-Score, NOVA processing group 4, and its additives rated against EFSA opinions.
What is in Red Bull Energy Drink?
water, sucrose, glucose, acidulant (citric acid), carbon dioxide, taurine 0,4%, acidity correctors (sodium carbonates, magnesium carbonates), caffeine 0,03%, vitamins (niacin, pantothenic acid, b6, b12), aromas, colorants (natural caramel, riboflavins),

Ingredient, Nutri-Score and processing data from Open Food Facts; additive ratings from EFSA scientific opinions. General information, not medical advice.

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