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Red Bull Summer Edition Watermelon
Beverages
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Red Bull Summer Edition Watermelon

Red Bull
8.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
26g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Bull Summer Edition Watermelon arrives in a slim 8.4 fl oz aluminum can that you’re most likely to spot in the beverage aisle among other energy drinks and sports beverages, in refrigerated grab-and-go islands, or on endcaps and convenience-store coolers near sodas and beer mixers. It’s positioned as an on-the-go pick-me-up for busy days: a quick purchase for road trips, late-night study sessions, game-day prep, or travel. The brand leans heavily on high-energy cultural associations — extreme sports, college culture, long-haul driving, and performance-minded urban lifestyles — with marketing that targets young adults, athletes seeking a stimulant boost, and time-pressed professionals. The label leans into a “vitalizes body and mind” health halo and lists B-vitamins on the front, while also claiming “natural and artificial flavors”; there’s no organic or clean-label certification and kid-focused branding is absent. In plain terms this is a highly processed functional beverage combining carbonated water, sugars, caffeine, taurine, colors and added vitamins. Sensory notes: when chilled it opens with a bright, artificial watermelon aroma and intense sweetness, a fizzy, slightly syrupy mouthfeel, and a lingering caffeinated bite rather than fresh fruit character. Rituals around it are quick and deliberate — cracked open cold before a night out, sipped on a long drive, or used to punctuate a study session — and some consumers use it as a mixer. The small can and bold artwork make it easy to grab, stash in a bag, or display in multi-packs, reinforcing its image as a convenient, performance-oriented impulse buy in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars26g
Added Sugars26g52%
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,, Sugar,, Glucose,, Citric, Acid,, Taurine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Caffeine,, Colors,, Niacinamide,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Pyridoxine, Hcl, (Vitamin, B6),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B12.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Colors - 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?

This beverage contains added sugars, caffeine, taurine, artificial colors and flavors, and isolated vitamins, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products that are industrial formulations rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Summer Edition Watermelon

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! The Watermelon Red Bull clocks in at 110 calories with 26 grams of added sugar, so it’s not exactly a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost before a workout or need a pick-me-up, it might fit the bill, but it’s definitely more of an occasional treat than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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

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