As in most labels, listed in order of mass in drinks (highest to lowest).
- Lo Carb Monster Energy®
- Ingredients: carbonated water, glucose, citric acid, natural flavor, taurine, sodium citrate, panax ginseng root extract, l-carnitine, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, sodium acid sulfate, caffeine, ascorbic acid, sodium benzoate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, sodium chloride, guarana seed extract, inositol, glucoronolactone, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin
- Nutrition Facts: serving size: 8.0 fl oz; servings per container: 2; calories: 10; fat: 0g; sodium: 180mg; total carbs: 3g; sugars: 3g; protein: 0g; taurine: 1000mg; Panax ginseng: 200mg; vitamin B6: 100%; vitamin B12: 100%; riboflavin: 100%; niacin: 100%
- Red Bull®
- Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, sodium citrate, taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, inositol, niacin, D-pantothenol, pyridoxine HCL, vitamin B12, artificial flavors, colors
- Nutrition Facts: serving size: 8.3 fl oz; servings per container: 1; amount per serving: calories: 110; total fat: 0g; sodium: 200mg; protein: 0g; total carbohydrates: 28g; sugars: 27g
- Sobe Adrenaline Rush®
- Ingredients: filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, taurine, d-ribose, l-carnitine, natural flavor, inositol, sodium citrate, ascorbic acid, caffeine, monopotassium phosphate, salt, gum arabic, ester gum, siberian ginseng root extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, guarana seed extract, caramel color, beta-carotene, folic acid, cyanocobalamin
- Nutrition Facts: serving size: 8.3 fl oz; servings per container: 1; amount per serving: calories: 140; total fat: 0g; sodium: 60mg; protein: 1g; total carbohydrates: 36g; sugars: 34g; taurine: 1000mg; d-ribose: 500mg; l-carnitine: 250mg; inositol: 100mg; siberian ginseng: 50mg; guarana: 50mg
- Impulse™
- Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, inositol, niacinimide, pyridoxine HCL, vitamin C (citric acid), vitamin B12, artificial flavors, colors
- Nutrition Facts: serving size: 8.3 fl oz; servings per container: 1; calories: 110; fat: 0g; sodium: 200mg; total carbs: 28g; sugars: 27g; protein: 1g; niacin: 100%; vitamin B6: 250%; vitamin B12: 80%; pantothenic acid: 50%: vitamin C: 100%
- Coca Cola® (for later comparison)
- Ingredients: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and/or sucrose, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine
- Nutrition Facts: serving size: 12 fl oz; servings per container: 1; calories: 140; fat: 0g; total carbs: 38g; sugars: 38 g; protein: 0 g
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