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Compare energy drinks by caffeine source, sweeteners, and added vitamins or herbal blends. Products with incomplete labels are shown alongside reviewed records and remain unscored.
Research · Energy drinks
What our research found about energy drinks
Energy drinks combine caffeine with sweeteners, vitamins and sometimes herbal or amino-acid blends, and the can sizes make the numbers add up quickly. The FDA says about 400 mg of caffeine a day is generally not associated with dangerous effects in healthy adults, and many energy drinks carry a quarter to half of that in a single can, on top of any coffee or tea. Harvard’s Nutrition Source advises avoiding sugary drinks such as sports and energy drinks, which is why zero-sugar versions dominate this shelf.
Zero-sugar energy drinks typically use sucralose, acesulfame potassium, stevia or monk fruit, and “naturally caffeinated” versions rely on yerba mate, green tea or guayusa. Caffeine and sweetener content are the two comparisons that matter. People who are pregnant, sensitive to caffeine, taking medications, or under 18 should check with a clinician or pediatrician before regular use.
- Products
- 374 brands
- Full labels recorded
- 1438% of the shelf
- Maker says organic
- 9maker’s claim
- List an added sweetener
- 7of 14 labels
- List a seed oil
- 0of 14 labels
- Typical label length
- 22ingredients (median)
Counts use complete, current ingredient labels only. Records without a published label stay unknown and are never counted as clean.
What to compare
- Caffeine per can. Compare milligrams per can against the roughly 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults, including your coffee and tea.
- Sweetener type. Sucralose, acesulfame potassium, stevia, monk fruit and sugar all appear on this shelf.
- Caffeine source. Synthetic caffeine versus yerba mate, green tea or guayusa; the total still counts.
- Added extras. Vitamins, amino acids and herbal blends are added by the maker; compare the label rather than the front of the can.
References
- Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much? U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Healthy drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Sugary drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control World Health Organization
- Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration
No listed matches for the nine checked groups
Current recorded statements have no listed matches for our nine default additive groups. This does not rank nutrition, allergies, safety, or sourcing quality.
Bloom Pop™ Prebiotic Soda
Carbonated Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Prebiotic Xylooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Cranberry Juice Concentrate, Pear Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside M), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.
Organic Watermelody
Filtered water, organic cane sugar*, organic brewed yerba mate and hibiscus flower (water, organic yerba mate*, organic hibiscus flower), organic yerba mate extract*, organic watermelon juice concentrate, organic natural flavor, citric acid, organic strawberry juice concentrate, organic caffeine. 3% Juice. *Fair Trade Ingredient
Organic Bravo Mango (Low Sugar)
Filtered water, organic mango puree, organic brewed yerba mate* (water, organic yerba mate*), organic yerba mate extract*, organic orange juice concentrate, organic pear juice concentrate, organic natural flavors, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic caffeine, citric acid, organic reb a (stevia leaf extract). 5% Juice. *Fair Trade Ingredient
All Energy drinks Records (37)
Bloom Pop™ Prebiotic Soda
Carbonated Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Prebiotic Xylooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Cranberry Juice Concentrate, Pear Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside M), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.
Energy Sticks
Unknown
Sparkling Energy
Unknown
energy variety - potion pack
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Sucralose, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, L-Theanine, Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Salt, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
mini energy elixir - voodoo vanilla
Carbonated Water, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Phosphoric Acid, L-Theanine, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Sucralose, Caffeine, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Salt, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
mini energy - witch's brew
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Salt, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
energy drink - witch's brew
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Natural Flavors, Erythritol, Sodium Citrate, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Acesulfame Potassium, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Salt, D-Calcium Pantothenate(Vitamin B5), Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
30g protein shake - cookies & cream
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Cream, Sugar, Soluble Corn Fiber, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Cellulose Gel, Sea Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Dipotassium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Sodium Hexamtaphosphate, Acesulfame Potassium.
30g protein shake - munchies
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Cream, Sugar, Soluble Corn Fiber, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Cellulose Gel, Sea Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Dipotassium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Sodium Hexamtaphosphate, Acesulfame Potassium.
30g protein shake - fruity cereal
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Cream, Sugar, Soluble Corn Fiber, Sugar, Cellulose Gel, Sea Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Dipotassium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Sodium Hexamtaphosphate, Acesulfame Potassium.
energy drink - purple cotton candy
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), , L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Gum Arabic, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Salt, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
energy sticks - sherbet swirl
Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Caffeine, Sucralose, Natural Flavor, Gum Arabic, Acesulfame Potassium, L-Theanine, L- Carnitine L-Tartrate, Silicon Dioxide (Antitacking Agent), Salt, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
energy sticks - cotton candy
Taurine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Caffeine, Gum Arabic, Acesulfame Potassium, L-Theanine, L- Carnitine L-Tartrate, Natural flavor, Silicon Dioxide (Antitacking Agent), Medium Chain Trigylceries, Salt, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Panthothenate (Vitamin B5), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), D-Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
energy sticks - strawberry sunrise
Unknown
energy drink - strawberry sunrise
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Acesulfame Potassium, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Salt, Ester Gum, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Watermelon Strawberry
Unknown
Mango Passion Fruit
Unknown
Black Cherry Pineapple
Unknown
Yuzu Lime
Unknown
Classic Lemonade
Unknown
Acai Blueberry
Unknown
Iced Triple Berry
Unknown
Orange Cherry Pineapple
Unknown
Pomegranate Berry
Unknown
Strawberry Kiwi
Unknown
Mango Fuego
Unknown
Organic Strawberry Kiwi
Unknown
Organic Cherry Sublime
Unknown
Sparkling Organic Pink Grapefruit
Unknown
Sparkling Organic Cranberry Pom
Unknown
Sparkling Cherry Berry
Unknown
Sparkling Enlighten Mint
Unknown
Organic Passionfruit Coconut (Low Sugar)
Unknown
Organic Lower-Sugar Enlighten Mint
Unknown
Organic Unsweetened Original Yerba
Unknown
Organic Watermelody
Filtered water, organic cane sugar*, organic brewed yerba mate and hibiscus flower (water, organic yerba mate*, organic hibiscus flower), organic yerba mate extract*, organic watermelon juice concentrate, organic natural flavor, citric acid, organic strawberry juice concentrate, organic caffeine. 3% Juice. *Fair Trade Ingredient
Organic Bravo Mango (Low Sugar)
Filtered water, organic mango puree, organic brewed yerba mate* (water, organic yerba mate*), organic yerba mate extract*, organic orange juice concentrate, organic pear juice concentrate, organic natural flavors, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic caffeine, citric acid, organic reb a (stevia leaf extract). 5% Juice. *Fair Trade Ingredient
What Additives Are Monitored in Energy drinks?
When assessing energy drinks, common culprits include industrial seed oils, synthetic food dyes, MSG, and artificial preservatives. Explore our detailed ingredient guides to learn more: