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Java Monster Energy Drink - Mean Bean
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Java Monster Energy Drink - Mean Bean

Java Monster
15 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
8g
Protein
35g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Java Monster Energy Drink – Mean Bean arrives in a chilled 15 fl oz aluminum can, usually found in the refrigerated grab-and-go cooler near other ready-to-drink coffees, iced lattes and energy drinks, and often stacked by convenience-store registers and gas-station coolers. Shoppers pick it up on morning commutes, late-night study runs, or when they want a sweet, creamy caffeine hit without brewing a pot. The brand leans into youth-oriented energy culture: bold graphics, lifestyle marketing tied to music, gaming and action sports, and messaging that emphasizes alertness and performance for young adults and shift workers. The label leans on familiar “functional” cues — added B vitamins, caffeine, and “natural flavors” — but carries no organic or whole-food certifications; it reads as an indulgent, engineered beverage rather than a health product. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink coffee-energy hybrid with a list of isolated ingredients and additives. Sensory notes: expect a syrupy, sweet coffee-cream profile with pronounced milk-sugar sweetness, a silky mouthfeel from dairy and emulsifiers, and a lingering caffeine bite; lightly carbonated versions bring a fizzy lift. The ritual is grab-open-drink: tossed in a backpack, cracked over the dashboard on a road trip, or sipped while powering through a late shift. Packaging is convenient and portable, designed for impulse purchases and on-the-go consumption. It sits culturally between specialty coffee and energy drinks — offering a familiar coffee flavor smoothed into the high-stimulus language of energy-branding for people who want immediate alertness with dessert-like sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars35g
Added Sugars24g48%
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Brewed, Coffee, (Filtered, Water,, Coffee),, Skim, Milk,, Sugar,, Cream,, Glucose,, Taurine,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Citrate,, Microcrystalline, Cellulose,, Panax, Ginseng, Flavor,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vit., C),, Carrageenan,, Caffeine,, Calcium, Alginate,, Niacinamide, (Vit., B3),, Sodium, Alginate,, Sucralose,, Color, Added,, D-Glucuronolactone,, Guarana, Extract,, Inositol,, L-Carnitine, L-Tartrate,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vit., B6),, Riboflavin, (Vit., B2),, Maltodextrin., Monster, Energy, Blend:, Glucose,, Taurine,, Caffeine,, Glucuronolactone,, Guarana, Extract,, Inositol,, L-Carnitine,, Maltodextrin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Color Added - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains many industrial ingredients, additives and flavorings (sucralose, maltodextrin, preservatives, energy blend) and is a ready-to-drink formulated product, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Java Monster Energy Drink - Mean Bean

The definition of 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope, right? With 220 calories and 35 grams of sugar per can, it's definitely not a health food. However, if you're looking for a quick caffeine boost and a bit of protein, it can fit into a balanced diet — just don't make it your daily go-to.

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