Aldi Red Thunder Original Energy Drink 0.25 L: calories, sugar and nutrition

One portion (250ml) of Aldi Red Thunder Original Energy Drink 0.25 L contains 51 kcal, 11.2g of sugar and 0.0g of protein.

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Nutrition by portion size

Full nutrition by portion: Original Energy Drink

Per	One portion 250ml	100ml
Energy	51 kcal	20 kcal
Fat	0.0g	0.0g
Saturates	0.0g	0.0g
Unsaturates	0.0g	0.0g
Carbs	11.3g	4.5g
Sugar	11.2g	4.5g
Fibre	0.0g	0.0g
Protein	0.0g	0.0g
Salt	0.25g	0.10g

Sugar highlighted in amber above 15% of the adult daily free sugar limit (30g), red above 33%. Unsaturates calculated as total fat minus saturates. All figures from the Aldi UK nutrition panel.

Calories, sugar and fat by age

One portion (250ml) as a share of daily guidelines

Nutrient	1	2 to 3	4 to 6	7 to 10	11 to 17	Adult
Calories	7%	5%	4%	3%	3%	3%
Fat	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Saturates	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Carbs	12%	9%	7%	6%	5%	5%
Sugar	112%	80%	59%	47%	37%	37%
Fibre	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Protein	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Salt	12%	12%	8%	5%	4%	4%

Sugar shown in red and fibre in green. Figures are for an average female in each band; use the calculator above for males or any other portion.

Added sugar vs total sugar

Of the 4.5g of sugar per 100ml, the ingredient list names sugar, caramel as added sugar sources.

How processed is it?

Ultra-processing markers - NOVA group 4

Artificial flavouringColourSweetener

The NOVA system sorts foods by how far they have been processed, from group 1 whole foods to group 4 ultra-processed. The grouping is based on the ingredient list, not on nutrition.

What is in it

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acid: Citric Acid; TAURINE (0.4%), Acidity Regulator. Sodium Citrates; Flavouring, Colours: Plain Caramel, Riboflavin; CAFFEINE (0.03%), Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Sweeteners: Aspartame, Acesulfame K; Vitamins: Niacin, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12; Inositol.

Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy, since recipes change.

Allergens

Allergen information

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Soybeans	Not present
Milk	Not present
Nuts	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Molluscs	Not present

Contains and may contain are legally distinct. Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy.

Aldi Red Thunder Original Energy Drink 0.25 L nutrition FAQs

How many calories are in one portion?+

One portion (250ml) contains 51 kcal. The whole 250ml pack is 51 kcal. Per 100ml it is 20 kcal.

How much sugar is in one portion?+

One portion contains 11.2g of sugar, about 2.8 teaspoons, from 4.5g per 100ml.

How much sugar is that for a child?+

59% of the 19g daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6, 47% of the 24g limit for a child aged 7 to 10, and 37% of the 30g limit for an adult.

How much protein is in one portion?+

One portion provides 0.0g of protein, from 0.0g per 100ml, which is 0% of the 50g daily reference intake for an adult female.

How much fat is in one portion?+

One portion contains 0.0g of fat, of which 0.0g is saturated and 0.0g unsaturated.

Is that a lot of saturated fat?+

0.0g is 0% of the 20g adult daily guideline. Most of the fat here is unsaturated, which has no daily limit.

How much salt is in one portion?+

One portion contains 0.25g of salt, 4% of the 6g adult daily maximum and 8% of the 3g maximum for a child aged 4 to 6.

What is the portion size?+

250ml. The pack is 250ml, so about 1 portions.

How do the figures compare per 100g?+

Per 100ml: 20 kcal, 0.0g fat of which 0.0g saturated, 4.5g carbohydrate of which 4.5g sugar, 0.0g fibre, 0.0g protein and 0.10g salt.

How much fibre is in one portion?+

One portion provides 0.0g of fibre, about 0% of the 30g adult daily target.

What allergens does it contain?+

Contains .