Like most alcoholic beverages, Sparks alcoholic energy drink has a high level of calories as compared to its nutrition content. There are different flavors of Sparks, which can deviate slightly in calories from the regular formula.
Serving Size
The USDA identifies one serving of Sparks as 12 oz. Note that containers of Sparks are larger than this.
Calorie Count
A 12-oz. serving of Sparks contains 350 calories, all of which come from carbohydrates. This carbohydrate content is divided between sugars and alcohol, which is processed from sugar.
Other Nutrition
The calories in Sparks are "expensive" calories. A serving contains no protein, no unsaturated fats and exactly 0 percent of your USDA recommended allowance of vitamins and dietary minerals.
References
- "National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference," US Department of Education; 2009
- "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy"; Walter Willett MD, et al; 2006
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