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Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugar Free
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Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugar Free

Red Bull
8.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
105mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugar Free is the familiar slim aluminum can you’ll spot in the refrigerated energy drink aisle and near sodas, sports drinks and convenience checkout coolers. At 8.4 fl oz it’s sold singly or in multipacks and is often shelved beside other diet or zero‑sugar energy brands and caffeine-based mixers. Shoppers grab it on busy mornings, for late-night study sessions, during road trips or before a workout or long shift — quick, grab-and-go occasions where alertness matters more than a meal. The brand projects a high-energy, performance-oriented image: associated with extreme sports, college life, gamers and urban commuters; marketing emphasizes vitality, focus and endurance rather than traditional nutrition. The label leans on health-adjacent cues — low calorie, “sugar free,” and added B‑vitamins — but carries no organic certification or kid-targeted graphics; flavors are listed as “natural and artificial.” Visually it’s sporty and bold, not child-friendly. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink functional beverage made from purified carbonated water plus isolated ingredients and sweeteners. Sensory notes: a light, effervescent body with a bright, tangy acidity from citric acid, an immediate sweet/metallic aftertaste from sucralose and acesulfame K, and a lingering caffeine bite; colorants can give it a slightly dyed appearance. The ritual is compact and ritualized — crack the tab, hear the hiss, sip cold for an immediate jolt. Consumers often pair it with convenience—quick energy during commutes, study marathons or social nights out.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 can
Servings per Container: 1
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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,, Taurine,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Bicarbonate, (Baking, Soda),, Magnesium, Carbonate,, Colors,, Caffeine,, Sucralose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Acesulfame, K,, Niacinamide,, Pyridoxine, Hcl, (Vitamin, B6),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B12.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Colors - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (artificial sweeteners, flavorings, colorants, stabilizers) and fortified additives (isolated vitamins, taurine, caffeine) produced and combined in a factory process, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugar Free

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but Red Bull Sugar Free is low in calories (just 10 per serving) and has no added sugars, which can be a plus if you're watching your sugar intake. However, it does contain caffeine and artificial sweeteners, so it's really about how it fits into your overall lifestyle and dietary choices.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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