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Red Bull Yellow Edition
Beverages
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Red Bull Yellow Edition

Red Bull
8.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Red Bull Yellow Edition is a tropical-fruit–flavored energy drink sold in slim 8.4 fl oz aluminum cans. In grocery stores you’ll usually find it in the refrigerated energy-drink or cold-beverage section—grouped with other Red Bull variants, sodas, and ready-to-drink sports beverages—and on shelf displays near grab-and-go items like bottled water and protein bars. It suits quick errands, study or work-long sessions, pre-game or pre-run rituals, and road-trip or late-night shifts when shoppers seek a compact, caffeinated boost. Red Bull’s brand positioning leans into high-energy, performance-focused lifestyle imagery aimed at young adults, gamers, students, travelers and amateur athletes; marketing emphasizes alertness, adventure and an active social identity rather than traditional nutrition. The label highlights B vitamins, taurine and “natural and artificial flavors” and notes recyclable aluminum, but there are no organic or whole-food claims; health halos come mainly from added vitamins and portability rather than ingredient simplicity. From a processing standpoint the product is manufactured and contains multiple additives and emulsifiers—formulated rather than minimally processed. Sensory details: the drink is lightly carbonated with a bright, sweet-tropical aroma and a syrupy-smooth mouthfeel from dissolved sugars and stabilizers; color varies depending on the variant and added colorants. Packaging is a thin aluminum can designed for chilling and quick consumption; common rituals include cracking it cold before workouts, gaming sessions, or as a pick-me-up during travel. Its convenience and vivid branding make it a recognizable fixture in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
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,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Caffeine,, Colors,, Niacinamide,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Wood, Rosin,, Sucrose, Acetate, Isobutyrate,, Pyridoxine, Hcl, (Vitamin, B6),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B12.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate - Processed emulsifier
  • Colors - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 industrial ingredients and additives (artificial flavors, colorants, emulsifiers), added sugars, and isolated nutrients typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Red Bull Yellow Edition

Ah, the age-old question! While the Yellow Edition does pack a punch with 120 calories and 27 grams of added sugars, whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your lifestyle and what you're comparing it to. If you're grabbing it for a quick energy boost before a workout, it might fit the bill, but don't expect it to replace a wholesome meal anytime soon.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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