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Monster Lo Carb Energy Drink 16 fl oz
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Monster Lo Carb Energy Drink 16 fl oz

Monster
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
6g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Monster Lo Carb Energy Drink (16 fl oz) is the tallboy can you’ll find shoulder-to-shoulder with other energy drinks and sports beverages — usually in the refrigerated aisle near Red Bull, Rockstar, iced teas, and electrolyte drinks, or in the center-store beverage cooler with other Monster flavors. It’s positioned for quick-grab occasions: late-night study sessions, long highway drives, pre-game hype moments, and anyone needing an immediate jolt between shifts. The Monster brand projects a rebellious, high-energy image aimed at young adults and gamers, athletes who favor edge and endurance, and people who embrace nightlife or extreme-sports culture; marketing leans loud graphics, bold logos, and sponsorship of events. The can touts “Lo Carb” and low-calorie benefits, lists “natural flavors,” and highlights added B-vitamins, but there are no organic or kid-friendly certifications — the design and caffeine content make it clearly adult-oriented. In plain terms, this product is highly processed: it mixes sweeteners, isolated stimulants, preservatives, colors, flavors, and functional additives created during industrial manufacturing. Sensory details: a fizzy, light-bodied carbonated texture with a sweet-tart grape/citrus flavor profile, a slightly medicinal metallic can scent, and a quick, slightly bitter finish from caffeine and artificial sweeteners; mouthfeel is thin and highly effervescent. Packaging is a matte/metal 16 oz can designed for hand-held convenience and single-serve rituals — cracked open cold before a workout, popped during a long drive, or sipped through an intense gaming session. Its story in American grocery culture is as a convenience energy fix: accessible, intensely branded, and engineered for stimulation rather than traditional nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
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,, Glucose,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavors,, Taurine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Grape, Skin, Extract, (Color),, Panax, Ginseng, Flavor,, Caffeine,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Sucralose,, Benzoic, Acid, (Preservative),, L-Carnitine, L-Tartrate,, Niacinamide, (Vit., B3),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Salt,, D-Glucuronolactone,, Inositol,, Guarana, Extract,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vit., B6),, Riboflavin, (Vit.B2),, Maltodextrin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vit., B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Benzoic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Grape Skin Extract (Color) - 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?

The ingredient list is dominated by industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colorings, flavors) and isolated functional ingredients, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. It’s manufactured to deliver stimulation and flavor rather than whole-food nutrition.

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Common Questions about Monster Lo Carb Energy Drink 16 fl oz

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded term! The Monster Lo Carb packs in caffeine and some B vitamins, which can give you a nice energy boost. However, it also contains artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so while it might be a better choice than sugary sodas, it's not exactly a health food. It really depends on your personal dietary goals and how often you plan to sip it!

Perfect For

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post-workout

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