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Beer vs. Monster energy drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beer and Monster energy drink

  • Beer has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monster energy drink covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Beer.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beer
Beer
10
:
0
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Monster energy drink
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beer
Beer
3
:
4
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2732%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Monster energy drink
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 164% 157% 0% 193% 0% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2732%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
3
:
1
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Contains more Other +1392.6%
Equal in Water - 98.35
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Monster energy drink
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Contains more Other +1392.6%
Equal in Water - 98.35

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Monster energy drink
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Monster energy drink Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 1.38g Beer
Protein 0.46g 0g Beer
Carbs 3.55g 1.38g Beer
Calories 43kcal 5kcal Beer
Sugar 0g 1.38g Beer
Calcium 4mg 0mg Beer
Iron 0.02mg 0mg Beer
Magnesium 6mg 0mg Beer
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 0mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 75mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Beer
Copper 0.005mg 0mg Beer
Manganese 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Monster energy drink
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Beer
69%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Monster energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.