Is Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35.3 g). Natural Flavors and Green Tea Extract (contains caffeine) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel?

In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN*, CANE SUGAR*, WATER, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, GREEN TEA EXTRACT (CONTAINS CAFFEINE)..

Does Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances that are debated for safety or transparency. Green Tea Extract (contains caffeine) (worth noting): Caffeine may not be suitable for children, pregnant or lactating individuals, or those sensitive to stimulants.

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Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel

Name: Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel
Brand: Clif
SKU: 722252176288

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Listed as: CITRUS SHOT ENERGY GEL, CITRUS

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances that are debated for safety or transparency.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of ingredient specificity.
Evidence debated
Green Tea Extract (contains caffeine)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Caffeine may not be suitable for children, pregnant or lactating individuals, or those sensitive to stimulants.
Worth knowing: Consumers sensitive to caffeine may choose to limit intake.
For some groups · Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Clif Bar and Company
Serving size: 34 g (1 packet)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MALTODEXTRIN*
2CANE SUGAR*
3WATER
4SEA SALT
5POTASSIUM CITRATE
6NATURAL FLAVORS
7CITRIC ACID
8GREEN TEA EXTRACT (CONTAINS CAFFEINE).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (34 g)
Energy	294 kcal	100 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	73.5 g	25 g
of which sugars	35.3 g	12 g
of which added sugars	35.3 g	12 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	265 mg	90.1 mg

Questions about Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel

Is Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35.3 g). Natural Flavors and Green Tea Extract (contains caffeine) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel?: In label order (largest amount first): MALTODEXTRIN*, CANE SUGAR*, WATER, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, GREEN TEA EXTRACT (CONTAINS CAFFEINE)..
Does Clif Citrus Shot Energy Gel contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances that are debated for safety or transparency. Green Tea Extract (contains caffeine) (worth noting): Caffeine may not be suitable for children, pregnant or lactating individuals, or those sensitive to stimulants.

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