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Monster Energy Original

Energy Original

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Ingredients · 23

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Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100mlPer serving
Calories47 kcal235 kcal
Fat0 g0 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrates12 g60 g
Sugars11 g55 g
Protein0 g0 g
Sodium0.08 g0.38 g
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Common questions

Is Monster Energy Original healthy?

Monster Energy Original scores 5/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 0g protein and 55g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Monster Energy Original?

Monster Energy Original lists 23 ingredients, starting with Carbonated Water, Sucrose, Glucose Syrup, Citric Acid and Natural Flavourings. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Monster Energy Original?

235 kcal per serving, or 47 kcal per 100ml. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Monster Energy Original on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Monster Energy Original contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Monster Energy Original’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Monster Energy Original?

Monster Energy Original is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Monster Energy Original compare to other energy drinks?

At 5/100 Monster Energy Original scores worse than most energy drinks we have scored. A higher-scoring option in energy drinks is VitaLife Sparkling Energy at 100/100.

Is Monster Energy Original organic?

Monster Energy Original is not certified organic in our data.

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