Beverage firms, activists in fresh war of words

Caffeine levels in energy drinks cause of new discord.

Beverage companies Coca-Cola, Red Bull India and Goldwin Healthcare are locked in a fresh battle with research institutes and consumer advocacy groups, this time over the cap on caffeine levels in energy drinks. To end the fracas, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a [...]

Caffeine and calories: Comparing energy drinks

Energy drinks deliver their jolt via caffeine and calories (in the form of sugar). Here’s how much you get in 12 ounces of these beverages:

Red Bull

– 114 mg caffeine

– 160 calories

Monster

– 120 mg caffeine

– 150 calories

Coca-Cola

– 34 mg caffeine

– 140 calories

Pepsi

– 38 mg caffeine

– 150 calories

SOURCES: Beverage companies

Via: washingtonpost.com