Red Bull Energy Drink: 110 Calories
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.
Nutrition Facts and Ingredients
Red Bull is available in various sizes, including 8.4 ounce, 12 ounce, 16 ounce, and 20 ounce cans. The Nutrition facts presented herein are based on a single 8.4 fluid ounce can.
Calories
One 8.4 ounce can of Red Bull 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.
- Fat: 0 calories
- Carbs: 110 calories
- Protein: 0 calories
- Total: 110 calories per 8.4 ounce can
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Red Bull.
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 26g of added sugars in a small can of Red Bull amount to 104 calories (26 grams x 4 calories per gram).
That is more than half of the recommended limit of calories from added sugars for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
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 Summary
Serving Size 1 Can (8.4 fl oz)
CALORIES
110TOTAL FAT
0g(0%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
29g(10%DV)
PROTEIN
0g(0%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 0g (0%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 105mg (4%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 26g |
| Added Sugars | 26g (53%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients in Red Bull
Here is the list of ingredients in a Red Bull energy drink.
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Colors, Niacinamide, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Red Bull
