Summary: Bang Energy contains 300mg of caffeine, no sugar, no calories, a mix of vitamins and other minerals, plus a proprietary ingredient called “Super Creatine.”. It also contains other trace elements, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners, and comes in a 16-ounce can.
It is typically made for people looking to supplement their high-energy workouts with an extra boost of caffeine or those trying to lower their body fat percentage.
Their marketing doesn’t only target people who are looking to do extended workouts, but also those who want to enhance mental capabilities- on the very front of the can, they market it as ‘Potent Brain and Body Fuel.’
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients of your favorite Bang Energy drink!
What are the ingredients in Bang Energy drink?
Bang Energy is infused with the following ingredients in small amounts:
- Carbonated Water
- Citric acid Anhydrous
- Caffeine Anhydrous
- Sodium Benzoate (preservative)
- Potassium Sorbate (preservative)
- Potassium Citrate Monohydrate
- Sucralose (artificial sweetener)
- Natural Flavours
- L-Leucine
- Potassium Phosphate Dibasic
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- Acesulfame Potassium (sweetener)
- Magnesium Chloride
- SUPER CREATINE (Creatyl-L-Leucine)
- L-Isoleucine
- L-valine
- Calcium Chloride
- Calcium Disodium EDTA
So, there’s a lot to unpack here, especially with unfamiliar terms such as ‘Super Creatine’ and ‘L-Leucine’, which casual drinkers would probably not even understand.
If you just want to skip straight to the answer about whether or not Bang Energy drink is bad for you, check this article out!
Bang Energy Drink Nutrition Facts
Refer to the table below for your Bang Energy nutrition facts reference!
| Nutrients | Amount Per Serving |
| Caffeine | 300mg |
| Calories | 0 |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 40mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Potassium | 85mg |
| Protein | 0mg |
| Vitamin C | 50% of the daily recommended amount |
| Vitamin B6 | 25% of the daily recommended amount |
| Magnesium | 2% of the daily recommended amount |
| Niacin | 25% of the daily recommended amount |
| Vitamin B12 | 25% of the daily recommended amount |
For detailed analysis, read my take on Bang Energy Nutrition Facts in this article.
How many BCAAs are in Bang?
Who knows? We only see the ingredients L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, and they only appear in ‘trace amounts’.
Doesn’t really inspire confidence as to the fact that these BCAAs can drastically alter your brain functions and be used as ‘brain fuel’.
I paid to have Bang lab tested to check these levels. You can view the full lab report here.
It seems that BCAAs are effective in helping gain muscle mass and repair muscle damage, but there are certain caveats that come with them as well. You need to consume BCAAs daily and in conjunction with other amino acids for them to be effective and the amount you should consume is dependent on body weight.
A typical adult male should consume up to 15-20g of BCAAs per day to achieve its benefits.
That means that the tiny amount in Bang is probably not really going to make much of a difference, to be honest. The ingredients aren’t even worthy enough to be listed in the main nutrition facts and instead, appear in ‘trace amounts.’
If they aren’t significant enough to be included among the main ingredients, and they only include them in (unspecified) trace amounts, it begs the question – why do they have “BCAAs” printed in huge letters on the can at all?
I can guess, can you?
Marketing.
I hope you didn’t fall for that trick.
What is COQ10?
COQ10, or Co-enzyme Q10, is an enzyme that can help generate energy in human cells.
This isn’t strange when you consider that this is a natural enzyme also produced by the human body in small amounts.
COQ10 also plays a part in metabolism and can protect cells from some serious damage. There are a lot of ‘maybes’ surrounding this enzyme- it might protect cognitive health (probably why the CEO of Bang was so confident in stating that his drink could cure degenerative brain diseases), it might improve male infertility, and might slow down aging.
However, all this is provisional due to the fact that more research and studies need to be conducted around this enzyme, so there are no absolutes.
It’s probably not bad for your health, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a super cure either.
How much CoQ10 is in Bang?
Again, who knows? Like both BCAA Amino Acids and Super Creatine, the letters Ultra CoQ10 are emblazoned across the very top of the can, taking up precious space that could be used to state the exact amount of COQ10 that is included in the can.
The only mention of COQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) is a tiny mention at the very bottom of the can, part of the ‘trace amounts of’ section.
Typically, around 90-200mg of CoQ10 is required for an adult, so whatever the amount in the drink, it’s probably not very significant in being the main factor for boosting your energy- it’s more from the caffeine, really.
UPDATE: I also paid to test for CoQ10 levels of Bang Energy. Check out the lab results for yourself.
What’s Super Creatine?
Bang’s version of Super Creatine is trademarked, and on the back of the can, it says Creatyl-L-Leucine, (Creatine bonded to L-Leucine). L-Leucine is an amino acid, a form of the BCAA group mentioned above.
Creatine is a compound formed during protein metabolism and is present in a lot of living tissue.
Super Creatine is then apparently a water-stable and water-soluble form of creatine used in Bang. There are patent arguments and lawsuits being filed against Bang for this.
It apparently has the exact same uses as regular creatine but is more soluble than regular creatine, and thus your body is supposed to get more out of it.
How much Creatine is in Bang?
For the last time- who knows?
Creatine is found in muscle cells and is supposed to drastically improve your progress in the gym, which is why it is present in a lot of energy drinks, in small amounts as well.
Much like COQ10, Super Creatine is supposed to give you a load more energy- but how can it do that when there doesn’t seem to be a lot of it in a can of Bang?
This video doesn’t hold back with its criticism of Bang. Be warned – there are plenty of F-bombs included.
What effects does the Bang Energy Drink have on you?
According to a lot of reviews, Bang certainly gives you energy, but that’s most likely because of the high amount of caffeine.
It can certainly help you put on some muscle with the amino acid supplements and energy boosters, which can contribute to the natural functions of the cells, but is it really the ultimate cause and will it make a huge difference?
Doubtful.
There’s also an inherent contradiction within the drink’s marketing. The drink claims that it will boost brain and body performance, suggesting that you need to drink it on a daily basis or at least quite frequently in order to achieve the full effects.
However, the high caffeine content of 300mg means that it’s probably not a good idea to be slugging back more than one a day, especially because prolonged intense exposure to caffeine makes it likely to lead to an overdose.
If you want to know whether you can drink Bang Energy Drink every day, check out my other article where I cover everything you need to know.
Bang vs REIZE
Caffeine
Bang contains 300mg of caffeine / 16 fl. oz (around 150mg / 8.4 fl. oz). In comparison, REIZE has 50mg of caffeine in each 4g sachet.
In contrast to Bang, REIZE does not contain as much caffeine, but this is concentrated into a much more efficient burst. This enables you to stay in the optimum energy range without running the risk of overdosing or getting side effects like shaky hands.
Having a more sensible amount of caffeine also means that it is much easier to control your dose and not overdo it.
Sugar
Bang and REIZE are sugar-free.
We’ve talked at length about the sweeteners present in Bang, but although REIZE does share a sweetener, acesulfame potassium with Bang, it also uses aspartame, which is an ingredient used in Coke Zero Sugar as well.
Price
It costs $25.99 for a 12-pack of Bang, which is $2.17 per can, but REIZE is roughly $1 per sachet including shipping, making it less than half the price of Bang.
REIZE is way more efficient and also a lot cheaper than Bang- I would dare to say that it’s a lot less dubious as well!
Reviews- Is Bang energy drink good?
This YouTube video gives a ‘brutally honest’ review about why Bang is not actually good for you, also dissecting the ingredients in Bang Energy drink.
Another review of the Bang Shot drinks comments more on the taste and the effectiveness of the overall drink for those who are hesitant about trying it but want to see what others think about it.
There is also a review of Bang’s Keto Coffee, which gives a little more insight into the ingredients in the drink as well as its taste.
Spoiler Alert: It’s not very favorable.
Finally, this review speaks about it from a workout perspective, commenting that the overall energy boost is really beneficial to their workouts.
This may be true, but I’d still hold out for the final verdict on the ingredients.
Alternatives to Bang Energy Drink
There are lots of great energy drinks on the market. If you’re looking for some similar, liquid-based energy drinks that aren’t quite so potent as Bang, take a look at:
If you want something a bit different and more efficient, try out Vivarin caffeine pills, which give you that energy boost without the added sugar or an excess of dubious ingredients.
Of course, there are loads of other caffeinated products out there, such as Make it Mio, by Kraft.
Powdered energy drinks are also a really good option, as they give you a lower energy boost compared to Bang, but with the same great flavor and more versatility:
- Gfuel
- Zipfizz
- Advocare Spark
- REIZE (my personal favorite)
REIZE (10 out of 10)
In particular, REIZE is an energy drink that is easy to carry around and to make – just add water. It might not have the drastic kick that Bang does, but it’s a lot more convenient and tastes great.
REIZE ships right to your door for only around $1 per drink, more affordable than Bang and most of the energy drinks currently on the market.
Give it a try today and you might just find that you prefer it to Bang.