Label checked Oct 16, 2026 · Aldi's product page for Summit Naturally Flavored Energy Drink with Caffeine, 16 fl oz (screenshot supplied by Tom 2026-10-05): ingredient list; calories/sugar from Instacart "Summit Gridlock Energy Drink" listing (270 cal, 64 g sugar, 430 mg sodium) supplied by Tom 2026-10-10. A Walmart "Summit Regular Energy Drink" list (water, cane sugar, glucose ... panax ginseng, caffeine, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid; no L-carnitine) conflicts with the stored list and was not applied. | CORRECTED 2026-10-16 from Tom's in-store photos of the can (IMG_3149/3150/3147): 1 can (473 mL, 16 fl oz) = 230 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 53 g total sugars (53 g added), 360 mg sodium; "Caffeine from all sources: 160mg per 1 can serving"; Gridlock Energy Blend: taurine, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana seed extract, glucuronolactone, inositol; printed UPC 4 099100 168440. Replaces the Instacart figures (270 cal, 64 g sugar). Ingredient list reordered to the can and fully verified (photo IMG_3139 shows the whole statement); distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
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Caffeine — → 160 mg — Corrected, Oct 16, 2026 · Aldi's product page for Summit Naturally Flavored Energy Drink with Caffeine, 16 fl oz (screenshot supplied by Tom 2026-10-05): ingredient list; calories/sugar from Instacart "Summit Gridlock Energy Drink" listing (270 cal, 64 g sugar, 430 mg sodium) supplied by Tom 2026-10-10. A Walmart "Summit Regular Energy Drink" list (water, cane sugar, glucose ... panax ginseng, caffeine, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid; no L-carnitine) conflicts with the stored list and was not applied. | CORRECTED 2026-10-16 from Tom's in-store photos of the can (IMG_3149/3150/3147): 1 can (473 mL, 16 fl oz) = 230 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 53 g total sugars (53 g added), 360 mg sodium; "Caffeine from all sources: 160mg per 1 can serving"; Gridlock Energy Blend: taurine, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana seed extract, glucuronolactone, inositol; printed UPC 4 099100 168440. Replaces the Instacart figures (270 cal, 64 g sugar). Ingredient list reordered to the can and fully verified (photo IMG_3139 shows the whole statement); distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
Sugar 64 g → 53 g — Corrected, Oct 16, 2026 · Aldi's product page for Summit Naturally Flavored Energy Drink with Caffeine, 16 fl oz (screenshot supplied by Tom 2026-10-05): ingredient list; calories/sugar from Instacart "Summit Gridlock Energy Drink" listing (270 cal, 64 g sugar, 430 mg sodium) supplied by Tom 2026-10-10. A Walmart "Summit Regular Energy Drink" list (water, cane sugar, glucose ... panax ginseng, caffeine, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid; no L-carnitine) conflicts with the stored list and was not applied. | CORRECTED 2026-10-16 from Tom's in-store photos of the can (IMG_3149/3150/3147): 1 can (473 mL, 16 fl oz) = 230 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 53 g total sugars (53 g added), 360 mg sodium; "Caffeine from all sources: 160mg per 1 can serving"; Gridlock Energy Blend: taurine, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana seed extract, glucuronolactone, inositol; printed UPC 4 099100 168440. Replaces the Instacart figures (270 cal, 64 g sugar). Ingredient list reordered to the can and fully verified (photo IMG_3139 shows the whole statement); distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
Calories 270 → 230 — Corrected, Oct 16, 2026 · Aldi's product page for Summit Naturally Flavored Energy Drink with Caffeine, 16 fl oz (screenshot supplied by Tom 2026-10-05): ingredient list; calories/sugar from Instacart "Summit Gridlock Energy Drink" listing (270 cal, 64 g sugar, 430 mg sodium) supplied by Tom 2026-10-10. A Walmart "Summit Regular Energy Drink" list (water, cane sugar, glucose ... panax ginseng, caffeine, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid; no L-carnitine) conflicts with the stored list and was not applied. | CORRECTED 2026-10-16 from Tom's in-store photos of the can (IMG_3149/3150/3147): 1 can (473 mL, 16 fl oz) = 230 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 53 g total sugars (53 g added), 360 mg sodium; "Caffeine from all sources: 160mg per 1 can serving"; Gridlock Energy Blend: taurine, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana seed extract, glucuronolactone, inositol; printed UPC 4 099100 168440. Replaces the Instacart figures (270 cal, 64 g sugar). Ingredient list reordered to the can and fully verified (photo IMG_3139 shows the whole statement); distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Summit Gridlock?
Summit Gridlock by Summit contains 160mg of caffeine per can.
How much sugar is in Summit Gridlock?
Summit Gridlock contains 53g of sugar per can and is not marketed as sugar-free.
How many calories are in Summit Gridlock?
Summit Gridlock has 230 calories per can.
How does the caffeine in Summit Gridlock compare to daily guidelines?
One can (16 fl oz): 160 mg caffeine (about 10 mg per fl oz), about half the FDA's 400 mg a day guideline for healthy adults.
Does Summit Gridlock have more caffeine than a cup of coffee?
Yes. At 160 mg, Summit Gridlock has about as much caffeine as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (an 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 95 mg, per the USDA).
What sweetens Summit Gridlock?
Contains 53 g sugar. Also sweetened with Sucralose.
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Ingredients 21 ingredients → 22 ingredients — Corrected, Oct 16, 2026 · Aldi's product page for Summit Naturally Flavored Energy Drink with Caffeine, 16 fl oz (screenshot supplied by Tom 2026-10-05): ingredient list; calories/sugar from Instacart "Summit Gridlock Energy Drink" listing (270 cal, 64 g sugar, 430 mg sodium) supplied by Tom 2026-10-10. A Walmart "Summit Regular Energy Drink" list (water, cane sugar, glucose ... panax ginseng, caffeine, inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid; no L-carnitine) conflicts with the stored list and was not applied. | CORRECTED 2026-10-16 from Tom's in-store photos of the can (IMG_3149/3150/3147): 1 can (473 mL, 16 fl oz) = 230 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 53 g total sugars (53 g added), 360 mg sodium; "Caffeine from all sources: 160mg per 1 can serving"; Gridlock Energy Blend: taurine, panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana seed extract, glucuronolactone, inositol; printed UPC 4 099100 168440. Replaces the Instacart figures (270 cal, 64 g sugar). Ingredient list reordered to the can and fully verified (photo IMG_3139 shows the whole statement); distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
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