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

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

What You Should Know

You’ll usually find Red Bull Sugar Free Energy Drink stacked in the refrigerated beverage aisle or in the grab-and-go cooler by the front of the store, alongside other energy drinks, diet sodas, and sports beverages. Its slim aluminum can, often put near coffee-to-go, bottled water and protein drinks, is designed for quick impulse buys. Occasions for purchase range from late-night study sessions and long road trips to last-minute pre-work boosts before a shift or workout. The brand positions itself as a performance and alertness ally — associated with athletes, busy professionals, college students and travelers — using high-energy marketing, sponsorships and an image of functional lifestyle aspiration rather than wholesome or organic cues. Labeling emphasizes energy, low-calorie or “sugar-free” status and active lifestyles; there are no organic or natural-certification claims and any “natural flavors” statement sits beside a list of synthetic sweeteners and additives. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink product made from isolated ingredients and flavor systems rather than whole foods. Sensory notes: the drink is light-bodied and highly carbonated with a sharp, tangy lift from citric acid and a distinctly sweet aftertaste from sucralose and acesulfame K; taurine and caffeine deliver a clean, brisk stimulant effect. The ritual is practical and quick — chilled from the cooler, popped open and consumed cold in one or a few gulps during a short burst of activity or concentration. The can’s recyclable message nods to environmental awareness even as the product signals convenience and performance first.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 can
Servings per Container: 4
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?

The drink is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) because it is a ready-to-drink formulation composed of industrial ingredients and additives — artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, stabilizers and isolated compounds like taurine and caffeine — rather than minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Sugar Free Energy Drink

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. With only 10 calories and no added sugars, it's lower in calories than many drinks out there. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and caffeine, so if you're sensitive to those, it might not be the best choice for you.

Perfect For

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

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