Is MTN DEW Cherry 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. Sodium Polyphosphates, Citicoline, Caffeine, Aspartame and 8 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 MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink?

In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CITICOLINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASPARTAME, POTASSIUM, SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, and 13 more.

Does MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Polyphosphates (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake may affect calcium metabolism. Citicoline (worth noting): Regulatory status for use in food products is unclear in major jurisdictions. Caffeine (worth noting): Permitted with limits; excessive intake may cause adverse effects, especially in sensitive populations. Aspartame (worth noting): Permitted as a low-calorie sweetener, but excessive intake may exceed the acceptable daily intake. Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): Permitted as a low-calorie sweetener, but excessive intake may exceed the acceptable daily intake. Slicraldse (worth noting): Unrecognized ingredient; regulatory status is unclear.

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MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink

Name: MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink
Brand: MTN DEW
SKU: 0012000220623

MTN DEW

Listed as: CHERRY FLAVOR ENERGY DRINK, CHERRY

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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

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Sodium PolyphosphatesWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake may affect calcium metabolism.
Worth knowing: Used to protect flavor; overuse may lead to dietary phosphate imbalance.
Depends on amount
CiticolineWorth noting
Regulatory status for use in food products is unclear in major jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Primarily used as a dietary supplement; its use in beverages is less common.

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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: Pepsi-Cola North America Inc.
Serving size: 473 ml (1 can)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CARBONATED WATER
2WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE
3CITRIC ACID
4SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
5CITICOLINE
6NATURAL FLAVOR
7CAFFEINE
8ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
9ASPARTAME
10POTASSIUM
11SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS)
12ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
13GUM ARABIC
14SLICRALDSE
15NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
16CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
17RED 40
18CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5)
19ZINC SULFATE
20SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE
21YELLOW 5
22PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
23BETA CAROTENE (VITAMIN A)
24CARAMEL COLOR
25BLUE 1

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 ml	Per serving (473 ml)
Energy	5 kcal	23.6 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	1.1 g	5 g
of which sugars	0.8 g	4 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	36 mg	170.3 mg

Questions about MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink

Is MTN DEW Cherry 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. Sodium Polyphosphates, Citicoline, Caffeine, Aspartame and 8 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 MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink?: In label order (largest amount first): CARBONATED WATER, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATES (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CITICOLINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASPARTAME, POTASSIUM, SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, and 13 more.
Does MTN DEW Cherry Energy Drink contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Polyphosphates (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake may affect calcium metabolism. Citicoline (worth noting): Regulatory status for use in food products is unclear in major jurisdictions. Caffeine (worth noting): Permitted with limits; excessive intake may cause adverse effects, especially in sensitive populations. Aspartame (worth noting): Permitted as a low-calorie sweetener, but excessive intake may exceed the acceptable daily intake. Acesulfame Potassium (worth noting): Permitted as a low-calorie sweetener, but excessive intake may exceed the acceptable daily intake. Slicraldse (worth noting): Unrecognized ingredient; regulatory status is unclear.

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