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Monster  Energy Drink Zero 4-Pack
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Monster Energy Drink Zero 4-Pack

Monster
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Monster Energy Drink Zero 4-Pack is the loud, late-night corner of the beverage aisle: a shrink-wrapped quartet of tall cans you’ll find in the refrigerated energy-drink bay or on endcaps near sodas, sports drinks, and other stimulant beverages. Shoppers grab it for short-term boosts — pulling an all-nighter, long drives, gaming sessions, or a pre-event pick-me-up. The brand positions itself as edgy and extreme, aimed at teens and young adults who identify with high-energy lifestyles, extreme sports, and late-night social scenes; marketing leans on bold typography, neon accents, and a performance/party persona. Labels emphasize “Zero” sugar and list added B-vitamins, creating a functional health halo despite prominent artificial sweeteners and flavoring statements; there’s no organic certification or child-friendly branding, and caffeine warnings are standard. This is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from purified carbonated water, low- and no-calorie sweeteners, stimulants like caffeine and taurine, preservatives, and flavor blends. Sensory notes: bright carbonation, an immediate tangy-citrus edge from citric acid, a slick sweet finish from erythritol and sucralose, and a slightly medicinal vitamin/taurine aftertaste; mouthfeel is light but slightly syrupy on the finish. Packaging is portable and ritualized — cracked open cold, often consumed quickly or sipped during concentrated activities. In American grocery culture it sits as a convenience-driven, lifestyle-tied product for people seeking fast, portable stimulation rather than traditional refreshment or nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Protein0g
* 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

Carbonated, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Erythritol,, Taurine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavors,, Panax, Ginseng, Flavor,, L-Carnitine, L-Tartrate,, Caffeine,, Sucralose,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Benzoic, Acid, (Preservative),, Niacinamide, (Vit., B3),, D-Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vit., B5),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Inositol,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vit., B6),, Cyanocobalamin, (Vit., B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Benzoic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo 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 multiple industrially formulated ingredients (artificial sweeteners, preservatives, flavor concentrates, isolated stimulants and vitamin additives) and is manufactured as a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable product, matching the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Monster Energy Drink Zero 4-Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This drink is low in calories and sugar, which might make it a good pick for a quick energy boost without the sugar crash. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so it's not exactly what you'd call a health food. It’s great for a pick-me-up, but maybe not something you’d want to sip on every day.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

adventurousconvenientindulgent
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