Red Bull The Purple Edition contains 80 mg of caffeine per 250 ml can (32 mg per 100 ml), according to the manufacturer's website.
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80 mg of caffeine, about 1 espresso. 27 g of sugar, roughly 7 sugar cubes. Above 15 mg/100 ml the label must carry the "high caffeine content" notice.
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| Brand country | Austria source |
|---|---|
| Can size (ml) | 250 source |
| Caffeine (mg/can) | 80 source |
| Caffeine (mg/100 ml) | 32 source |
| Sugar (g/can) | 27 source |
Values for the format shown above, from the published label (brand website, Open Food Facts or retailer): each figure links to its source.
Red Bull the Purple Edition Energy Drink carries 80 mg of caffeine in a 250 ml can (8 fl oz), or 32 mg per 100 ml. The catalogue median is 30 mg per 100 ml.
Sugar comes to 27 g a can, 10.8 g per 100 ml, about 7 sugar cubes.
At the other end, Crazy Tiger Cherry runs at only 20 mg per 100 ml. The gap between the lightest and the strongest can here is narrower than most people expect.
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Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Red Bull The Purple Edition?
The can contains 80 mg of caffeine, which is 32 mg per 100 ml. EFSA puts the limit at 400 mg a day for adults, and 200 mg in a single serving.
Does Red Bull The Purple Edition contain sugar?
Yes: 27 g of sugar per can, roughly 7 sugar cubes.