Energy drinks
Alani Nu Orange Kiss Energy Drink
12 oz
Score
- Contains caffeine
Why it scores 97
Alani Nu Orange Kiss Energy Drink scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 2.5 points Caffeine: The FDA cites 400 mg a day as generally safe for most adults; EFSA advises no more than 200 mg a day in pregnancy. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 3 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Orange Kiss Energy Drink
Ingredients
- Caffeine minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 3 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 can (355 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Ta L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sodium Ba 1-Carniting
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
“For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”
fda.gov
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Caffeine (EFSA topic page; Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, 2015)
“Caffeine intakes from all sources up to 200mg per day consumed throughout the day do not raise safety concerns for the foetus.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)
“‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”
eur-lex.europa.eu