No. 001 · Drinks · Added 01 Sept 2026
Monster Energy (Green, Original)
Monster Energy Company · 1 can (16 fl oz / 473 ml)
54g sugar/ serving → 216% of adult daily limit230kcal/serving
Double the caffeine of a Red Bull or Ride can, on top of a full day's added-sugar limit for a young child in a single 473ml can — and guarana extract layered on top means there's caffeine beyond what the caffeine line alone suggests.
Contains caffeine (160 mg/can, from multiple sources including guarana)Label states not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, or pregnant/nursing womenContains two preservatives (sorbic acid and benzoic acid)
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar54g / serving
sodium370mg / serving
Nutrition
| Energy | 230 kcal |
| Total carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Dietary fibre | — |
| Total sugar | 54 g |
| — naturally occurring | 0 g |
| — added | 54 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 370 mg |
Ingredients worth knowing
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Color Added, Panax Ginseng Extract, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Caffeine, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Benzoic Acid (Preservative), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Sucralose, Salt, D-Glucuronolactone, Inositol, Guarana Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Maltodextrin, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.
Taurine
Amino-sulfonic acid the body also produces naturally. Considered safe at typical energy-drink levels; long-term interaction with caffeine in adolescents is less studied.
Sodium Citrate (INS 331)
Acidity regulator/buffering salt derived from citric acid. Low concern, minor sodium contributor.
Panax Ginseng Extract
An herbal extract traditionally used for energy/stamina. Generally recognised as safe at food-use levels; can interact with certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) with regular/heavy consumption.
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
An amino-acid-derivative ingredient marketed for energy metabolism. Considered safe at typical energy-drink doses.
Caffeine
Stimulant. Guidance generally advises against regular caffeine intake for young children; this pack states "not recommended for children under 3."
Sorbic Acid (INS 200)
Common preservative that inhibits mould and yeast growth. Well-studied, low concern, generally recognised as safe.
Benzoic Acid (INS 210)
Preservative closely related to sodium benzoate. Carries the same low-level trace-benzene concern when combined with vitamin C plus heat/light exposure, though typical exposure is considered well within safe limits by regulators.
Sucralose (INS 955)
Artificial sweetener, approved by FDA/EFSA as safe. Some newer studies suggest possible gut-microbiome effects at high intake — evidence still developing.
D-Glucuronolactone
A compound the body also produces naturally, commonly added to energy drinks alongside taurine. Considered safe at typical energy-drink levels, though its long-term effects at these doses in adolescents are less studied.
Inositol
Naturally occurring carbohydrate-like compound also found in the body and many whole foods. No established safety concern at energy-drink levels.
Guarana Extract
A plant extract naturally rich in caffeine, often added to energy drinks on top of separately-listed caffeine — meaning total caffeine can be higher than the "Caffeine" ingredient line alone suggests.
Maltodextrin
Highly processed carbohydrate used as a flavour carrier/bulking agent. Not a toxicity concern, but has a high glycemic index and adds to overall carb load.