A standard 12-ounce can of Celsius contains seven vitamins and two minerals. The vitamin lineup centers on vitamin C and a full suite of B vitamins, each dosed at 100% of the daily value. Here’s exactly what’s inside and what each one does for your body.
Full Vitamin and Mineral Breakdown
Every can of Celsius delivers the same core vitamin profile, regardless of flavor. The amounts per can, based on the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database:
- Vitamin C: 60 mg (100% DV)
- Riboflavin (B2): 1.7 mg (100% DV)
- Niacin (B3): 20 mg (100% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 2 mg (100% DV)
- Vitamin B12: 6 mcg (100% DV)
- Biotin (B7): 300 mcg (100% DV)
- Pantothenic acid (B5): 10 mg (100% DV)
On the mineral side, Celsius also includes 50 mg of calcium and 50 mcg of chromium. These are smaller amounts relative to daily needs, but they round out the nutritional profile.
What the B Vitamins Actually Do
The five B vitamins in Celsius all play roles in converting food into energy, which is why energy drink manufacturers favor them. Riboflavin and niacin help your cells break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Vitamin B6 supports over 100 enzyme reactions, many related to protein metabolism and red blood cell production. Pantothenic acid is essential for building and breaking down fatty acids. Biotin helps process glucose and amino acids.
Vitamin B12 is the one that gets the most attention in energy drinks. It’s critical for nerve function and DNA production, and people who are deficient often feel fatigued. The 6 mcg in Celsius is a solid dose but not excessive. B12 is water-soluble, so your body excretes what it doesn’t need. There’s no established upper limit for B12 toxicity.
One thing worth knowing: if you already get enough B vitamins from your diet (most people eating a varied diet do), adding more through a drink won’t give you extra energy. These vitamins help unlock energy from food, but they aren’t fuel themselves. The noticeable energy boost from Celsius comes primarily from its 200 mg of caffeine, not the B vitamins.
Vitamin C at 100% Daily Value
The 60 mg of vitamin C covers your full daily recommended intake in one can. Vitamin C supports immune function, acts as an antioxidant, and helps your body absorb iron from plant-based foods. It also plays a role in collagen production, which matters for skin, joints, and wound healing.
Like the B vitamins, vitamin C is water-soluble. Your body doesn’t store large reserves of it, so excess amounts pass through your urine. The tolerable upper limit for vitamin C is 2,000 mg per day, so 60 mg is well within safe territory even if you’re getting vitamin C from other sources throughout the day.
The MetaPlus Blend Alongside the Vitamins
Beyond the vitamins, Celsius contains a proprietary mix called the MetaPlus blend. This includes green tea extract, caffeine, guarana seed extract, taurine, and ginger root extract. These ingredients are separate from the vitamin content but work alongside it. Green tea extract and guarana both contain natural caffeine and plant compounds that may support thermogenesis (your body’s heat production and calorie burning). Taurine is an amino acid involved in metabolism and brain function. Ginger root has long been associated with digestive support.
The vitamins and the MetaPlus blend serve different purposes. The vitamins support baseline metabolic processes your body needs daily. The blend ingredients are what Celsius markets as its active “energy and metabolism” formula.
Safety at One Can Per Day
None of the vitamin levels in a single can of Celsius approach their tolerable upper intake limits. Every vitamin is dosed at exactly 100% of the daily value, which is the amount recommended for general health, not a megadose. If you drink one can per day and also take a multivitamin or eat fortified foods, you’ll exceed 100% of your daily value for several B vitamins, but this is generally not a concern for water-soluble vitamins since your kidneys filter out the surplus.
The B12 in Celsius uses a form called cyanocobalamin, which has occasionally raised questions online because “cyano” refers to cyanide. The amount of cyanide released during metabolism is negligible, far below any threshold that would pose a health risk. This form of B12 is the same one used in most supplements and fortified foods worldwide.
Where caution matters more is with the caffeine and the cumulative effect of drinking multiple cans. The vitamin content of two or three cans still stays within safe ranges, but the caffeine adds up quickly at 200 mg per can.