3.9 /10
3.9 /10
Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink vs Red Bull Sugar free
Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Beverage — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.
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What's different
- •Only Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink lists the flagged ingredients Tartrazine, Brilliant Blue FCF, Allura Red AC and Artificial Mixed Fruit Flavour.
- •Only Red Bull Sugar free lists the flagged ingredients Taurine, Caramel and Acesulfame Potassium.
Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink is a carbonated beverage with a mix of sugars, artificial sweeteners, and multiple artificial colors.
Safety Score
Red Bull Sugar free is a sugar-free energy drink using artificial sweeteners and a blend of natural and artificial flavors.
Side by side
What each label says. Nutrition is per 100 g (or ml) so pack and serving sizes don't skew it.
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Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free contain artificial sweeteners, with Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink listing Sucralose and Red Bull Sugar free containing Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free contain caffeine and taurine, contributing to their stimulant load.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free contain citric acid, which contributes to their overall acidity.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free contain artificial colors, with Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink listing Tartrazine, Allura Red AC, and Brilliant Blue FCF, and Red Bull Sugar free containing Caramel for color.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free include artificial flavors in their ingredient lists.
Both Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink and Red Bull Sugar free contain various preservatives and additives; Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink includes Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate, while Red Bull Sugar free lists Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, and Xanthan Gum.
Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink
In its favour, from the label
- Contains B vitamins (B3, B6)
Label findings to note
- High caffeine / added-stimulant load for an energy-type drink
- Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Allura Red (INS 129), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each
- Contains multiple artificial colors (Tartrazine, Allura Red AC, Brilliant Blue FCF)
- Includes both sucrose and sucralose
- Contains artificial mixed fruit flavour
Red Bull Sugar free
In its favour, from the label
- Sugar-free formulation
- Contains B vitamins (Niacin, B6, B2, B12)
Label findings to note
- Highly processed (NOVA); contains artificial sweeteners
- Flavors not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- High caffeine / added-stimulant load for an energy-type drink
- Contains multiple artificial sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium)
- Includes both natural and artificial flavors
Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink vs Red Bull Sugar free — frequently asked questions
Predator Gold Strike Energy Drink lists Tartrazine, Brilliant Blue FCF, Caffeine, Allura Red AC, Artificial Mixed Fruit Flavour and Sucralose. Red Bull Sugar free lists Taurine, Caffeine, Caramel, Sucralose and Acesulfame Potassium.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
Comparison generated by Decode Label from each product's listed ingredients. Every score and flagged finding comes from Decode Label's rules engine; the explanations are written with AI and cannot change a score. Always read the actual label.