SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Red Bull Energy Drink Actually Healthy?
A small can of Red Bull is 27g of sugar riding with about 80mg of caffeine, roughly a cup of coffee's worth. The caffeine isn't the problem; the sugar delivery system is, especially since energy-drink habits tend to be daily. You can keep the caffeine and drop the sugar entirely.
The numbers, per 1 can (8.4 fl oz)
| Calories | 110 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sugar | 27g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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If you love it, try these instead
Same craving, better numbers. Every product below is in our verified catalog.
#1
Zevia
Zero Sugar Energy Drink
About 120mg of caffeine from a short stevia-sweetened ingredient list, zero sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Red Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 27g |
| Calories | 0 | 110 |
- 120mg caffeine
- 0g sugar vs 27g
#2
RISE Brewing Co.
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee - Original Black
Nitrogen-smooth black cold brew: serious caffeine, zero sugar, one ingredient that matters.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Red Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 27g |
| Calories | 10 | 110 |
- clean caffeine hit
- 0g sugar
- one real ingredient