{"id":7608,"date":"2021-05-11T17:18:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T09:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=7608"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:33:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T07:33:51","slug":"is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You? (Revealed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:65%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:85.083333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:80%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Each 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy has 114mg of caffeine and 140 calories, which are moderate amounts for an energy drink its size. But it also contains 39g of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, does this make Coca-Cola Energy bad for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>In brief, yes. Although its caffeine and calorie content is considerable, the 39g of sugar in Coca-Cola Energy far exceeds the daily recommended sugar limit set by the&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AHA<\/strong><\/a><strong>. Thus, having this energy drink can affect your long-term health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But of course, there&rsquo;s more to consider to fully determine whether this energy drink is bad for you or not, so dive into the article below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A can of Coca-Cola Energy\" class=\"wp-image-7382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-735x478.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-335x218.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-347x226.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-520x338.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-640x416.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-960x624.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-1080x702.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"A can of Coca-Cola Energy\" class=\"wp-image-7382 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-300x195.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-768x499.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-735x478.jpeg.webp 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-335x218.jpeg.webp 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-347x226.jpeg.webp 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-520x338.jpeg.webp 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-640x416.jpeg.webp 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-960x624.jpeg.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1-1080x702.jpeg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Coca-Cola Energy Drink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a9397496ec\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a9397496ec\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Coca-Cola_Energy_Nutrition_Facts\" title=\"Coca-Cola Energy Nutrition Facts\">Coca-Cola Energy Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#How_Many_Calories_Does_Coca-Cola_Energy_Have\" title=\"How Many Calories Does Coca-Cola Energy Have?\">How Many Calories Does Coca-Cola Energy Have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Coca-Cola_Energy_Ingredients\" title=\"Coca-Cola Energy Ingredients\">Coca-Cola Energy Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#How_Much_Caffeine_Is_There_In_A_Coca-Cola_Energy\" title=\"How Much Caffeine Is There In A Coca-Cola Energy?\">How Much Caffeine Is There In A Coca-Cola Energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#How_Much_Sugar_Is_There_In_Coca-Cola_Energy\" title=\"How Much Sugar Is There In Coca-Cola Energy?\">How Much Sugar Is There In Coca-Cola Energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Is_The_High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup_In_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad\" title=\"Is The High Fructose Corn Syrup In Coca-Cola Energy Bad?\">Is The High Fructose Corn Syrup In Coca-Cola Energy Bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Is_The_Guarana_Extract_In_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad_For_You\" title=\"Is The Guarana Extract In Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You? \">Is The Guarana Extract In Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Is_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad_For_You\" title=\"Is Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You?\">Is Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Coca-Cola_Energy_Vs_Regular_Coca-Cola_Soda\" title=\"Coca-Cola Energy Vs. Regular Coca-Cola Soda\">Coca-Cola Energy Vs. Regular Coca-Cola Soda<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Coca-Cola_Energy_Drink_Flavours\" title=\"Coca-Cola Energy Drink Flavours\">Coca-Cola Energy Drink Flavours<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#The_Verdict\" title=\"The Verdict\">The Verdict<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-coca-cola-energy-bad-for-you\/#Other_Articles\" title=\"Other Articles\">Other Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coca-Cola_Energy_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>Coca-Cola Energy Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Firstly, let&rsquo;s look at the nutritional values you&rsquo;ll get from a 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Typical Value<br>(Standard Serving)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Coca-Cola Energy <\/strong><br><strong>(12 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Energy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">140 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fat<\/strong><br><strong>(Of which Saturated)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0g<br>(0g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Carbohydrates <\/strong><br><strong>(Of which Sugars)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">39g<br>(39g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">114mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>The nutrition facts of Coca-Cola Energy Drink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Nutrition fact label for Coca-Cola Energy\" class=\"wp-image-7341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1-300x255.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1-768x653.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Nutrition fact label for Coca-Cola Energy\" class=\"wp-image-7341 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1-300x255.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1-768x653.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coca-Cola-Nutritions-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Label for nutrition facts of Coca-Cola Energy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Does_Coca-Cola_Energy_Have\"><\/span>How Many Calories Does Coca-Cola Energy Have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy Drink contains around 140 calories. I think that&rsquo;s a pretty average amount of calories to have for an energy drink its size.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/food-and-diet\/what-should-my-daily-intake-of-calories-be\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experts<\/a>&nbsp;recommend a&nbsp;<strong>daily calorie intake of around 2,000 &ndash; 2,500 calories<\/strong>&nbsp;for healthy adults, so a can of Coca-Cola Energy won&rsquo;t make a big dent in your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re someone who regularly works out, I think it&rsquo;ll work best for a pre-workout drink as it&rsquo;ll&nbsp;<strong>supply you with extra calories to burn off.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a given that consuming the right calories daily and burning them through exercise will help you achieve your desired waistline in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you may want to opt for other energy drinks with lower calorie content if you&rsquo;re on a strict diet, as it&rsquo;ll be just as easy to pile up on calories, especially if you&rsquo;re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While controlling your overall calorie intake is crucial to maintain a healthy figure and avoid health problems in the long run, it&rsquo;s also best to eat a&nbsp;<strong>properly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/balanced-diet\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/balanced-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balanced<\/a> meal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, energy drinks don&rsquo;t contain all the nutrients your body needs to keep going, so avoid using them as a meal replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coca-Cola_Energy_Ingredients\"><\/span>Coca-Cola Energy Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy drink contains the following ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carbonated water<\/li><li>High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/li><li>Glucose&nbsp;<\/li><li>Caffeine<\/li><li>Guarana Extract<\/li><li>Citric Acid<\/li><li>Caramel color<\/li><li>Sodium Bicarbonate<\/li><li>Phosphoric Acid<\/li><li>Vitamins B3 (Niacinamide)<\/li><li>Vitamins B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)<\/li><li>Sodium Benzoate<\/li><li>Potassium Sorbate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Caffeine_Is_There_In_A_Coca-Cola_Energy\"><\/span>How Much Caffeine Is There In A Coca-Cola Energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coca-Cola Energy Drink contains a modest amount of 114mg of caffeine per 12 fl.oz serving.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that energy drinks can contain as little as 50mg to a whopping amount of 300mg of caffeine in a can, the&nbsp;<strong>114mg caffeine<\/strong>&nbsp;in Coca-Cola Energy seems average.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, it&rsquo;s way below the recommended limit for healthy adults,&nbsp;<strong>a maximum of 400mg caffeine a day<\/strong>, set by the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If taken in moderation,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/caffeine.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caffeine<\/a>&nbsp;is a stimulant that helps us&nbsp;<strong>stay alert and keeps us energized.<\/strong>&nbsp;It&rsquo;s no wonder why millions of people take it first thing after waking up or in the middle of a lazy day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But keep in mind that too much of a good thing can eventually be bad. That&rsquo;s why over-consuming caffeine will lead to health&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-side-effects\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">problems<\/a>&nbsp;such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Restlessness<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jittery feeling<\/li><li><strong>Insomnia<\/strong><\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Rapid&nbsp;<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li>Dehydration<\/li><li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong><\/li><li>Dependency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While everyone has a different caffeine metabolism and Coca-Cola Energy&rsquo;s caffeine content may be tolerable for you, it&rsquo;s still best to <strong>control your intake to avoid serious health issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sugar_Is_There_In_Coca-Cola_Energy\"><\/span>How Much Sugar Is There In Coca-Cola Energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There&rsquo;s 39g of sugar in a 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy drink, which is way too much sugar to have regularly.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m not against indulging in some sweet cravings once in a while as it&rsquo;s completely normal, but the 39g of sugar in a single can of Coca-Cola Energy is alarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/\">AHA<\/a>,&nbsp;<strong>women should have not more than 26g of sugar while men have a limit of 36g of sugar in a day<\/strong>. As you can see, having just one can of this drink will definitely wipe out your entire sugar limit for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, including Coca-Cola Energy in your regular diet may lead to some health&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/too-much-sugar\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issues<\/a>&nbsp;such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acne<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, Coca-Cola Energy isn&rsquo;t the healthiest energy drink out there due to its high sugar content. That&rsquo;s why I don&rsquo;t recommend this drink at all if you&rsquo;re someone with a <strong>pre-existing medical condition<\/strong> like obesity or diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&rsquo;re relatively healthy, it&rsquo;s still not a safe energy drink to have every day as it can be detrimental to your health in the long run. That said, having Coca-Cola Energy once in a while is okay though it&rsquo;s best to keep your intake to only one can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup_In_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad\"><\/span>Is The High Fructose Corn Syrup In Coca-Cola Energy Bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The High Fructose Corn Syrup (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HFCS<\/a>) in Coca-Cola Energy drink isn&rsquo;t bad for you, as long as you keep your consumption to a minimum and keep your health in check. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HFCS is an <strong>artificial sugar derived from corn syrup<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cspinet.org\/new\/201302131.html#:~:text=The%20FDA%20classifies%20high%2Dfructose,%22GRAS%22%20in%20agency%20parlance.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cspinet.org\/new\/201302131.html#:~:text=The%20FDA%20classifies%20high%2Dfructose,%22GRAS%22%20in%20agency%20parlance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a> approved, which explains why you can find it in most processed food and drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, high levels of HFCS is associated with <strong>various health risks<\/strong> such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/79\/4\/537\/4690128?login=true\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/79\/4\/537\/4690128?login=true\" target=\"_blank\">obesity<\/a> and diabetes. It&rsquo;s also said that overconsuming can affect your metabolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&rsquo;re drinking Coca-Cola Energy moderately, I don&rsquo;t think you should worry much about its HFCS content. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to consult your doctor before including this drink in your diet to see how it fits in your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested to learn more about HFCS, check out the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='High-Fructose Corn Syrup: The \"Dark Lord\" of Nutrition' width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yI5bru6Zcv8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_Guarana_Extract_In_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad_For_You\"><\/span>Is The Guarana Extract In Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coca-Cola Energy also includes Guarana extracts, which contain over 400 times more caffeine than regular coffee beans due to its stimulants such as caffeine and antioxidants. It may bring about side effects for you if you&rsquo;re sensitive to caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rxlist.com\/guarana\/supplements.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Guarana<\/a> extract comes from the Guarana plant, derived by the Guarani tribe located in the Amazon. Many use it for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/guarana-benefits\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/guarana-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits<\/a> that include <strong>reducing weight and fatigue. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, this ingredient can also&nbsp;<strong>enhance your mental performance,<\/strong>&nbsp;making it easier for you to memorize your lecture notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may want to opt for energy drinks that contain lesser caffeine if you have a low tolerance for caffeine as going over your limit may do you more harm than good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is that caffeine&rsquo;s a stimulant, and consuming too much of it could speed up your nervous system. Thus, overconsumption of guarana can increase your heart rate and cause heart problems and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-935\/guarana\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-935\/guarana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Coca-Cola_Energy_Bad_For_You\"><\/span>Is Coca-Cola Energy Bad For You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coca-Cola Energy has a moderate amount of caffeine and calorie content, while its high sugar content can pose health risks if you excessively consume it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s compare the content of Coca-Cola Energy and the limits set by experts, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Coca-Cola Energy<br>(12 fl.oz)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Recommended Daily Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">140 calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,000 &ndash; 2,500 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">114mg<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sugar<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">39g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25g (women) and 36g (men)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Coca-Cola Energy ingredients Vs the recommended daily limit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in the chart, Coca-Cola Energy Drink&rsquo;s calories and caffeine are below the daily limit. Although,&nbsp;<strong>114mg of caffeine<\/strong>&nbsp;can be too much for you if you have a low caffeine metabolism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if that&rsquo;s a typical amount of caffeine for you, you still need to be cautious of caffeine&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/caffeine-withdrawal\">dependence<\/a>. You know you&rsquo;re <strong>caffeine-dependent<\/strong> when you have a hard time cutting back or when you can no longer function without it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you need to stop, you might experience caffeine <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-withdrawal-symptoms\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/caffeine-withdrawal-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\">withdrawals<\/a>, which can disrupt your sleep patterns, <strong>trigger anxiety and depression<\/strong>, and even give you migraines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to look out for is Coca-Cola Energy&rsquo;s <strong>high sugar content<\/strong>. By drinking one can of this drink, you&rsquo;re already exceeding the recommended daily limit with its 39g of sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-10\/DGA_Cut-Down-On-Added-Sugars.pdf\">average<\/a>&nbsp;American consumes around 71g of sugar daily. Whether consciously or unconsciously, it&rsquo;s only natural that people go above the daily limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you shouldn&rsquo;t take that as a leeway to go crazy on the sugar as you may suffer from the <strong>consequences<\/strong> of having a high sugar diet later on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention the nasty sugar <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.sanfordhealth.org\/healthy-living\/sugar-crash-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\">crash<\/a> you&rsquo;ll most likely experience once the effect wears off. When this happens, you&rsquo;ll end up feeling slow and fatigue due to the <strong>sudden drop in your energy levels. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"Stethoscope\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Stethoscope\" class=\"wp-image-7831 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x-300x240.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x-768x614.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Stethoscope_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Have this energy drink regularly and you&rsquo;ll be sure to visit the doctor soon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/energy-drinks\">research<\/a>&nbsp;says that overconsumption of energy drinks is highly associated with health risks related to the heart as well as problems that could take a toll on your mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, I would highly recommend you going for energy drinks that contain low or zero sugar for the sake of your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coca-Cola_Energy_Vs_Regular_Coca-Cola_Soda\"><\/span>Coca-Cola Energy Vs. Regular Coca-Cola Soda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The difference between Coca-Cola Energy and Coca-Cola Soda is that the energy drink has more caffeine than the regular soda.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Thus, it all boils down to what you&rsquo;re going for &ndash; an energy drink or just the regular soda.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular Coca-Cola sodas (12 fl.oz) only contain 34mg of caffeine, whereas Coca-Cola Energy contains 114mg caffeine. That&rsquo;s more than twice its caffeine content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering how much 114mg of caffeine is, it&rsquo;s a little more than a tall order from Starbucks (75mg) and less than a grande (150mg). So, if you love your large doses of caffeine, you might be underwhelmed with the caffeine content in Coca-Cola Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also important to note that caffeine has a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-long-does-caffeine-last\">half-life<\/a>&nbsp;of up to 5 hours, and it&rsquo;ll take around 12 hours for the remaining half to fully leave your system. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s best to <strong>opt for an energy drink that suits your own caffeine metabolism<\/strong> to avoid possible side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, energy drinks are meant to have more caffeine than regular sodas to ensure you&rsquo;ll get the energy boost you&rsquo;re looking for, so you can&rsquo;t really compare the two as they both have a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a more detailed review, check out the interesting video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does Coke Have The Best Energy Drink?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4bXtP7dP888?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coca-Cola_Energy_Drink_Flavours\"><\/span>Coca-Cola Energy Drink Flavours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only two flavours under the Coca-Cola Energy drink brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Coca-Cola Energy<\/li><li>Coca-Cola Energy&nbsp;Cherry<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though this drink doesn&rsquo;t offer you much variety of flavours, it also includes sugar-free versions for each flavor. If I were you, I would opt for those instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span>The Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I think having a can of Coca-Cola Energy can be bad for your health, mainly due to its high sugar content. Thus, I wouldn&rsquo;t recommend you including this energy drink in your regular diet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to try it out, I do emphasize the importance of consuming it moderately. You should also avoid going overboard because of the health problems this sugary drink could cause you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you&rsquo;re underage, have a caffeine sensitivity, or is currently pregnant or breastfeeding, please avoid drinking Coca-Cola Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head on over to my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-coca-cola-energy-can-i-drink-in-a-day\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-coca-cola-energy-can-i-drink-in-a-day\/\">how many Coca-Cola Energy Drinks you can drink in a day<\/a>, which I think can be helpful for you if you plan on buying this drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles\"><\/span>Other Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/coca-cola-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/coca-cola-energy-drink-nutrition-facts\/\">Coca-Cola Energy Drink Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/coca-cola-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/coca-cola-energy-drink-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\">Coca-Cola Energy Drink Caffeine and Ingredients<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each 12 fl.oz can of Coca-Cola Energy has 114mg of caffeine and 140 calories, which are moderate amounts for an energy drink its size. But it also contains 39g of &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,45],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7608"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12168,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7608\/revisions\/12168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}