Red Bull Energy Drink Nutrition Review

Red Bull was founded in 1984 by Austrian Dietrich Mateschitz. The company is a large sponsor of athletes and past and present sporting events such as the Red Bull BC One World dancing competition, Red Bull Solo Q eSports competition, and Formula 1 Racing, among many others.

Red Bull Energy Drink contains caffeine, Vitamin B, sugars, Taurine, an amino acid, and water.

The 80mg of caffeine in one can (8.4 fl. oz.) of Red Bull is about the same amount of caffeine in a single cup of home brewed coffee.

Other varieties of the energy drink include Sugarfree, Zero sugar free, and flavored versions such as Strawberry Apricot and Fig Apple.

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Red Bull Nutritional Information

Red Bull is available in various sizes, including 8.4 ounce, 12 ounce, 16 ounce, and 20 ounce cans. Nutrition facts presented in this guide are based on a single 8.4 fluid ounce can.

Serving size: 8.4 fl oz

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

	%DV	Level
Saturated Fat	0%	LOW
Sodium	4%	LOW
Added Sugars	53%	HIGH

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

One 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull Energy Drink contains 110 calories.

All of the calories are derived from carbohydrates (and nearly all carbs are added sugars).

There is zero fat and zero protein in a red bull energy drink.

0 calories from fat
110 calories from total carbs
0 calories from protein

Red Bull

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

calories from fat

calories from carbS

100%

calories from Protein

The summary above of calories by nutrient in an 8oz can of Red Bull is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Red Bull.

Can of Red Bull energy drink with text '110 calories'. — One 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull has 110 calories.

Sugars

As mentioned above, carbohydrates deliver 110 calories in a can of Red Bull. Of the 29 grams of carbs in each serving, there are 26 grams of sugars.

All sugars are Added Sugars (vs natural sugars).

Guidelines set by the FDA recommend that individuals consume fewer than 10% of their total daily calories from added sugars.

The 26 grams added sugars is more than half of the recommended limit of added sugars for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Compare nutrition facts in Sugar Free Red Bull.

Caffeine

A single serving of Red Bull contains 80 milligrams of caffeine. For comparison, an 8oz cup of home-brewed coffee has an average of about 95mg of caffeine.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Can (8.4 fl oz)

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

110

		%DV
Total Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	105mg	4%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Total Sugars	26g
Added Sugars	26g	53%
Protein	0g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Here is the list of ingredients in a Red Bull energy drink.

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. Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, and select beverages. According to The Complete Guide to Nutrients, caffeine may inhibit the absorption of calcium, iron, and magnesium. Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of vitamin B5. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a common form of vitamin B6 supplement. Taurine occurs naturally in meat and fish. According to a report by the Mayo Clinic, the human body uses Taurine to process bile acid and to balance salts, minerals, and fluids. (Source: Mayo Clinic and response from Dr. Zeratsky, R.D. L.D.)

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.

Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, and select beverages. According to The Complete Guide to Nutrients, caffeine may inhibit the absorption of calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of vitamin B5.
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a common form of vitamin B6 supplement.
Taurine occurs naturally in meat and fish. According to a report by the Mayo Clinic, the human body uses Taurine to process bile acid and to balance salts, minerals, and fluids. (Source: Mayo Clinic and response from Dr. Zeratsky, R.D. L.D.)

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Red Bull sugarless energy drink and text '10 calories.' — Sugar Free Red Bull has only 10 calories.

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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Red Bull