Is Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Caffeine, Benzoic Acid (Preservative) and 2 more 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 Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink?

In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, SUCRALOSE, CAFFEINE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), and 15 more.

Does Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural & Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Sucralose (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term effects are debated. Caffeine (worth noting): Excessive caffeine intake can cause adverse effects, especially in sensitive populations like children and pregnant women. Benzoic Acid (Preservative) (worth noting): High doses may cause mild irritation or sensitivity in some individuals. Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term effects are debated. Guarana Extract (worth noting): Contains caffeine, which can cause adverse effects in sensitive populations at high doses.

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Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink

Name: Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink
Brand: Monster
SKU: 070847017707

Monster

Listed as: ENERGY DRINK, ZERO ULTRA

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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

6 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 6 with full details.

Natural & Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors due to potential sensitivities or lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
SucraloseWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term effects are debated.
Worth knowing: Used as a high-intensity sweetener; some consumers prefer to avoid artificial sweeteners.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · 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: Monster Energy Company
Serving size: 240 ml (8.0 fl oz)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CARBONATED WATER
2CITRIC ACID
3ERYTHRITOL
4TAURINE
5SODIUM CITRATE
6NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
7PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT
8L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE
9SUCRALOSE
10CAFFEINE
11SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)
12BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)
13NIACINAMIDE (VIT.B3)
14ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
15D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT. B5)
16SALT
17GUARANA EXTRACT
18D-GLUCURONOLACTONE
19INOSITOL
20PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT. B6)
21CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT. B12). MONSTER ENERGY BLEND: TAURINE
22PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT
23L-CARNITINE
24CAFFEINE
25GUARANA EXTRACT
26GLUCURONOLACTONE
27INOSITOL

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 ml	Per serving (240 ml)
Energy	0 kcal	0 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	0.8 g	2 g
of which sugars	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	75 mg	180 mg

Questions about Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink

Is Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Caffeine, Benzoic Acid (Preservative) and 2 more 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 Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink?: In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, SUCRALOSE, CAFFEINE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), BENZOIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), and 15 more.
Does Monster Zero Ultra Energy Drink contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural & Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of artificial flavors depends on the specific compounds used, which are not disclosed. Sucralose (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term effects are debated. Caffeine (worth noting): Excessive caffeine intake can cause adverse effects, especially in sensitive populations like children and pregnant women. Benzoic Acid (Preservative) (worth noting): High doses may cause mild irritation or sensitivity in some individuals. Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): High doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; long-term effects are debated. Guarana Extract (worth noting): Contains caffeine, which can cause adverse effects in sensitive populations at high doses.

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