Alani Nu Orange Kiss Energy Drink
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Energy drinks

Alani Nu Orange Kiss Energy Drink

12 oz

Score

Excellent 97 out of 100 High confidence
  • 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:

  1. 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
  2. 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

START100

Ingredients

  • Caffeine minus 2.5 points
    Strong The FDA cites 400 mg a day as generally safe for most adults; EFSA advises no more than 200 mg a day in pregnancy. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Energy 3 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [3]
subtotal−1

TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97


GTIN 00850645008363 · 2026-06-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy3 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 can (355 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
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

  1. Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    “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

  2. Caffeine (EFSA topic page; Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, 2015)

    European Food Safety Authority · May 27, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 25, 2011 · Law

    “‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”

    eur-lex.europa.eu