{"id":12235,"date":"2021-06-08T12:13:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T04:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/?p=12235"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:13:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T05:13:19","slug":"mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Dew Kickstart Caffeine &#038; Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:61.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-480x360.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-735x551.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-335x251.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-347x260.jpeg 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-520x390.jpeg 520w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-960x720.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-1080x810.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12245 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-720x540.jpeg.webp 720w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-480x360.jpeg.webp 480w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-320x240.jpeg.webp 320w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-735x551.jpeg.webp 735w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-335x251.jpeg.webp 335w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-347x260.jpeg.webp 347w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-520x390.jpeg.webp 520w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-640x480.jpeg.webp 640w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-960x720.jpeg.webp 960w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1-1080x810.jpeg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.54_1250x-1.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 90 milligrams of caffeine, 20 grams of sugar, and 80 calories in every 16 fl. oz. can<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is marketed as a drink that&rsquo;s healthier than the traditional energy drink, soda, coffee, or tea. It is <strong>a combination of juice, caffeine, and dew.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/pepsico-introduces-mountain-dew-kickstart\/\" target=\"_blank\">PepsiCo,<\/a> Mountain Dew Kickstart was invented after their research showed that many of their consumers <strong>looked for a substitute to common morning drinks<\/strong> such as tea and coffee.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet and tangy taste of this beverage might leave you wondering what it&rsquo;s made of and if it&rsquo;s more juice than an energy drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&rsquo;ll look into the <strong>caffeine content and ingredients of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/strong> and the kind of nutrients does it provide its avid drinkers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about it, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s begin the discussion with the nutrition facts of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-nutrition-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aa8a66fc45\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aa8a66fc45\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Nutrition_Facts\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Calories\" title=\"Calories\">Calories<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#How_Much_Caffeine_is_in_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\" title=\"How Much Caffeine is in Mountain Dew Kickstart?\">How Much Caffeine is in Mountain Dew Kickstart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#How_Much_Caffeine_is_in_a_12_fl_oz_Can_of_Kickstart\" title=\"How Much Caffeine is in a 12 fl. oz. Can of Kickstart?\">How Much Caffeine is in a 12 fl. oz. Can of Kickstart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients\">Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Types_of_Sugar\" title=\"Types of Sugar\">Types of Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Other_Ingredients\" title=\"Other Ingredients\">Other Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Considered_an_Energy_Drink\" title=\"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Considered an Energy Drink?\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Considered an Energy Drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_have_more_caffeine_than_regular_Mountain_Dew\" title=\"Does Mountain Dew Kickstart have more caffeine than regular Mountain Dew?\">Does Mountain Dew Kickstart have more caffeine than regular Mountain Dew?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_suitable_for_people_with_dietary_restrictions\" title=\"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart suitable for people with dietary restrictions?\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart suitable for people with dietary restrictions?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_healthy\" title=\"Is Mountain Dew Kickstart healthy?\">Is Mountain Dew Kickstart healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_Mountain_Dew\" title=\"What are the side effects of Mountain Dew?\">What are the side effects of Mountain Dew?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/mountain-dew-kickstart-caffeine-and-ingredients\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Nutrition Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12249 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x.jpeg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x-300x225.jpeg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x-768x576.jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WhatsApp_Image_2020-11-20_at_08.08.57_1_1_1250x.jpeg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nutrition Facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart as seen on the packaging.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each 16 fl. oz. can of<\/strong> <strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 80 calories, 20 grams of sugar, and 90 to 92 mg of caffeine depending on the flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arranged in a tabular form for your convenience is the nutritional information of Mountain Dew Kickstart&nbsp;<strong>Grape flavor<\/strong>. Later on, we&rsquo;ll compare the nutrients on the list to another Mountain Dew Kickstart flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart &ndash; Grape<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amount per 16 fl. oz<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Energy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">170 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protein<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">O grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">% Juice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Caffeine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Phosphorus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">130 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nutrition Facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart Grape flavor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note that other flavors of Mountain Dew Kickstart contain<strong>&nbsp;different amounts&nbsp;<\/strong>of ingredients and additional nutrients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, <strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart Orange Citrus<\/strong> contains the following nutrients based on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pepsicobeveragefacts.com\/Home\/product?formula=92132*15*01-01&amp;form=RTD&amp;size=16\" target=\"_blank\">manufacturer&rsquo;s website<\/a>. I highlighted the parts where the amount of nutrients vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9fbe5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart- Orange Citrus<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Amount per 16 fl. oz<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Energy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80 calories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sodium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">180 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protein<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>90 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Niacin<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>16 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.53 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pantothenic Acid<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">% Juice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>92 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Phosphorus<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>100 mg<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nutrition Facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart Orange Citrus.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you compare the two tables, you&rsquo;ll notice the flavors vary slightly in terms of caffeine content; but remain the same in calorie value and sugar level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calories\"><\/span>Calories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12250 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x-300x185.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x-768x474.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/christopher-williams-Q8x7gLr8bxg-unsplash_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Calories is the measure of energy that you get from the food and drinks that you consume.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Calories is the measure of energy that you get from the food and drinks that you consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 80 calories per can. This calorie level is considered average when it comes to energy drinks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>According to<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/food-and-diet\/what-should-my-daily-intake-of-calories-be\/#:~:text=An%20ideal%20daily%20intake%20of,women%20and%202%2C500%20for%20men.\" target=\"_blank\"> health experts,<\/a> the recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 calories a day&nbsp;for men.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on these numbers, you can tell that the calorie level in Mountain Dew Kickstart won&rsquo;t drastically affect your diet. In fact, a can of this beverage can help kickstart your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&rsquo;re on a weight loss regimen, this drink might not be the best pick for you. Stick to zero-calorie drinks to avoid disrupting your diet. This way, you won&rsquo;t waste workout sessions and can manage your diet more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 20 grams of sugar in all of its flavors. Although this number seems pretty high, it is still within the daily recommended intake per day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/#:~:text=The%20AHA%20suggests%20an%20added,comes%20from%20eating%20added%20sugar.\" target=\"_blank\">American Heart Asso<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/added-sugar-in-the-diet\/#:~:text=The%20AHA%20suggests%20an%20added,comes%20from%20eating%20added%20sugar.\">ciation<\/a>, the added sugar intake limit for women is <strong>24 grams<\/strong>, and <strong>36 grams<\/strong> for most men.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This recommendation tells us that both men and women cannot consume more than a can of Mountain Dew Kickstart every day to maintain a healthy level of sugar in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to take note of this because too much sugar in the body can lead to several health complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, too much sugar in the body can leave you feeling bloated and low in energy. After the rush of a sugar high fades, you&rsquo;re left more fatigued than you were before you had sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/13-ways-sugary-soda-is-bad-for-you#TOC_TITLE_HDR_13\" target=\"_blank\">health experts<\/a> found out that excess sugar consumption can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>weight gain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>fatty liver<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>accumulation of belly fat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>possible insulin resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>probable type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>possible leptin resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>feelings of addiction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>increased risk of heart disease<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>higher risk of cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>gout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>bad dental health<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>increased risk of dementia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can tell, these are pretty serious health conditions. The only way to avoid this is to make sure you manage your sugar consumption responsibly. Like the old adage goes, anything in excess is bad for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&rsquo;s take a look at the caffeine levels in Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Caffeine_is_in_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart\"><\/span><strong>How Much Caffeine is in Mountain Dew Kickstart?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12252 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miles-burke-PE3ZcWl2-aI-unsplash_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The caffeine content in Mountain Dew Kickstart varies depending on the flavor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A regular 16 fl. oz. of Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 90 to 92 mg of caffeine. This range depends on the flavor. The caffeine content in this drink is considered moderate and well within the recommended daily intake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, a standard cup of coffee contains about 40 mg of caffeine, so drinking a can of Mountain Dew Kickstart is like consuming&nbsp;<strong>2 cups of coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, the amount of caffeine in Mountain Dew Kickstart is within my <strong>preference level<\/strong> which is more or less <strong>150<\/strong> <strong>mg per serving. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy drinks within this range easily boost my energy levels within minutes. The best thing about this is that it doesn&rsquo;t leave me feeling nervous or jittery after drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/caffeine\/art-20045678#:~:text=Up%20to%20400%20milligrams%20(mg,two%20%22energy%20shot%22%20drinks.\" target=\"_blank\">health authorities<\/a>, the daily recommended caffeine limit is<strong> 400 mg <\/strong>for healthy adults.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So this tells us that the caffeine in Mountain Dew Kickstart is well within the safe limit. Because there&rsquo;s still an allotment of more than 300 mg, which means you can still consume other caffeinated beverages aside from Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Caffeine_is_in_a_12_fl_oz_Can_of_Kickstart\"><\/span>How Much Caffeine is in a 12 fl. oz. Can of Kickstart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 12 fl.oz. can of<\/strong> <strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 68 to 69 mg of caffeine, depending on the flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is about <strong>20 mg less<\/strong> than the original caffeine level in a 16 fl. oz. can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This variant of Mountain Dew Kickstart might work for you if you have <strong>low caffeine tolerance<\/strong>. The minimal amount of caffeine in this beverage can elevate your energy levels without the risk of caffeine overdose.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&rsquo;re a long-time energy drink consumer, the Mountain Dew Kickstart 12 fl. oz. variant might <strong>not give you a noticeable energy boost.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the caffeine content is reduced, its effects will only last for a <strong>short period of time<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot expect it to last for more than 10 hours because caffeine has a<strong> half-life of five hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that after five hours, only 34 mg of caffeine will remain in the bloodstream. After that, half of the 34 mg will remain in the body for the next five hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there will still be traces of caffeine beyond 10 hours, I think this will just be minimal which cannot sustain your energy levels, especially if you need them for high-performance tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are done discussing the nutrition facts of Mountain Dew Kickstart so at this point we will proceed with its ingredients list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Ingredients\"><\/span>Mountain Dew Kickstart Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, here are the ingredients of Mountain Dew Kickstart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carbonated Water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Grape Juice Concentrate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citric Acid, Caramel Color<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Flavor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sodium Hexametaphosphate (to Protect Flavor)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gum Arabic- stabilizer, emulsifier<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potassium Citrate- food preservative<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potassium Chloride- naturally occurring salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acesulfame Potassium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sucralose<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red 40- synthetic color additive<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glycerol Ester of Rosin- stabilizer or thickening agent in food<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calcium Disodium EDTA (to Protect Flavor)- popular additive, flavoring agent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate- emulsifier<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I put some <strong>working definitions<\/strong> on each of the ingredients commonly used in beverages. Now, let&rsquo;s begin unpacking this ingredient list by discussing the types of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Sugar\"><\/span>Types of Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the nutrition facts, Mountain Dew Kickstart contains<strong> 20 grams of sugar<\/strong>. In this section, we will be talking about the different types of sugar in its formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The types of sugar in the Mountain Dew Kickstart are high fructose corn syrup, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s take a time to look at each of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9fbe5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Type of Sugar<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">derived from corn syrup; may cause obesity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Acesulfame Potassium (Ace- K)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">calorie-free artificial sweetener<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Different types of sugar in Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Acesulfame potassium and sucralose are better choices for artificial sugar substitutes because both of these <strong>do not have an equivalent calorific value.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22297952\/\">studies<\/a> linking the use of high fructose corn syrup to the rising number of obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ingredients\"><\/span>Other Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ingredients used in Mountain Dew Kickstart are white grape juice concentrate, gum arabic, salt, red 40, and preservatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>White Grape Juice Concentrate<\/strong><\/td><td>White grape juice concentrate is the main flavoring used to give this drink its zesty tang.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gum Arabic<\/strong><\/td><td>Gum Arabic, also known as acacia gum is a plant-derived fiber that is used as a thickening agent to hold the ingredients together in Kickstart.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/td><td>Sodium draws out flavor and makes the drink soda taste better. Its agents enables distinct and classic soda coloring.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Red 40<\/strong><\/td><td>Red Dye 40 is a food dye made from petroleum. It&rsquo;s one of the nine certified color additives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/color-additives-questions-and-answers-consumers\">approved<\/a> by the FDA for use in foods and beverages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preservatives<\/strong><\/td><td>Preservatives are also added into this drink so it can be stored without going bad in a matter of days.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B- Vitamins<\/strong><\/td><td>It contains niacin, vitamin B, and vitamin B6. Vitamin B and B6 are often touted as high-energy ingredients.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Other important ingredients of Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_Considered_an_Energy_Drink\"><\/span>Is Mountain Dew Kickstart Considered an Energy Drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>According to its manufacturers, Mountain Dew Kickstart is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/pepsico-introduces-mountain-dew-kickstart\/\">not considered<\/a> an energy drink but more of a caffeinated soda.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This particular drink is marketed as a unique combination of <strong>&ldquo;juice+ dew+ caffeine.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I shared in the introduction a while ago, the inspiration behind this drink is that manufacturers wanted to create an <strong>alternative for morning drinks<\/strong> such as tea and coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why Mountain Dew Kickstart contains<strong> 90 mg caffeine, <\/strong>an amount that is minimal compared to entry-level energy drink brands like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/monster-energy-nutrition-fact\" target=\"_blank\">Monster<\/a> which contains <strong>160 mg for every 16 fl. oz.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the level of caffeine in other hardcore energy drinks like <a href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-bang-energy\/\">Bang<\/a> is almost triple than that of Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This explains why Mountain Dew Kickstart is not officially considered an energy drink but more of an<strong> &ldquo;enhanced soda.&rdquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a clip that explains why Mountain Dew Kickstart is not considered an energy drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mountain Dew Kickstart is not an energy drink\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YXcGGQYEk64?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Watch this video to learn why Mountain Dew Kickstart isn&rsquo;t considered an energy drink.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_have_more_caffeine_than_regular_Mountain_Dew\"><\/span>Does Mountain Dew Kickstart have more caffeine than regular Mountain Dew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart does not have more caffeine than regular Mountain Dew. In fact, regular Mountain Dew typically contains a higher caffeine content than Mountain Dew Kickstart. A 16-ounce can of regular Mountain Dew contains about 72mg of caffeine, while Mountain Dew Kickstart has an average of 90mg same size.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s worth noting that the caffeine content may vary slightly depending on the specific flavor variant of Mountain Dew Kickstart. However, as a general rule, regular Mountain Dew tends to have a higher caffeine content compared to Mountain Dew Kickstart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_suitable_for_people_with_dietary_restrictions\"><\/span>Is Mountain Dew Kickstart suitable for people with dietary restrictions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains high fructose corn syrup, which may not be suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions or those seeking to limit their sugar intake. It is important to read the nutritional information and ingredient list on the specific flavor variant to assess its compatibility with your dietary needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, some individuals may need to consider the caffeine content in Mountain Dew Kickstart, especially if they are sensitive to or trying to limit their caffeine intake. If you have specific dietary concerns or restrictions, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or nutritionist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mountain_Dew_Kickstart_healthy\"><\/span>Is Mountain Dew Kickstart healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart is healthy. However, Mountain Dew Kickstart is not a healthy beverage choice due to its high sugar and caffeine content with too much consumption. Consuming large amounts of sugar and caffeine can have adverse health effects, such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and decreased hydration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to limit your consumption of energy drinks and to choose a balanced and nutritious diet that includes a variety of foods and beverages. If you need a boost of energy, it is better to turn to healthier options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_Mountain_Dew\"><\/span>What are the side effects of Mountain Dew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mountain Dew Kickstart, like many energy drinks, can have potential side effects due to its high sugar and caffeine content. Some common side effects of consuming energy drinks may include increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, and dehydration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that individual sensitivity to caffeine and sugar can vary, and some people may be more susceptible to the effects of energy drinks than others. Additionally, consuming energy drinks in large quantities can increase the risk of experiencing adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart is a <strong>unique drink<\/strong> in the beverage industry. It contains <strong>a combination of juice, caffeine, and dew.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This drink contains <strong>90 to 92 mg of caffeine <\/strong>that varies depending on the flavor, <strong>80 calories<\/strong>, and<strong> 20 grams of sugar.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of its ingredients are well within the recommended daily intake, however, you should still exercise caution when consuming it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart is sold in five different flavors mainly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kickstart (Energizing Orange Citrus)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kickstart (Energizing Fruit Punch)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kickstart (Energizing Black Cherry) <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kickstart (Energizing Limeade)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kickstart Hydrating Boost (Energizing Strawberry Kiwi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These flavors ensure you&rsquo;ll have plenty of choices on how to start your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you waiting for? Go and grab a can of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/energydrinkhub.com\/where-to-buy-moutain-dew-kickstart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mountain Dew Kickstart<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mountain Dew Kickstart contains 90 milligrams of caffeine, 20 grams of sugar, and 80 calories in every 16 fl. oz. can It is marketed as a drink that&rsquo;s healthier than the traditional energy drink, soda, coffee, or tea. It is a combination of juice, caffeine, and dew. 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