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KickStart
KickStart by Mountain Dew provides 17 kcal per 100 ml, with 3.8 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 473 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 10 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | 3.8 g | 9 g | |
| Added sugars | 16.7 g | 40.1 g | 80% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Ingredients
carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, white grape juice concentrate, citric acid, caramel color, natural flavor, sodium polyphosphates, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, gum arabic, acesulfame potassium, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, aspartame, sucralose, red 40, glycerol ester of rosin, calcium disodium EDTA, salt, isoamyl acetate, isobutyrate
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 473 ml
- Serving size
- 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 0012000043000
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in KickStart?
KickStart contains 17 kcal per 100 ml and about 40 kcal per serving (8 fl oz (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in KickStart?
KickStart has 3.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is KickStart healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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