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Instant coffee vs. Monster energy drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Instant coffee and Monster energy drink?

  • Monster energy drink is richer than Instant coffee in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monster energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.

We used Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb types in this article.

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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.
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +70700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +70700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3430.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +305.9%
Equal in Water - 98.35
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +305.9%
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.
Instant coffee Monster energy drink
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Monster energy drink Opinion
Net carbs 0.34g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Protein 0.1g 0g Instant coffee
Carbs 0.34g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Calories 2kcal 5kcal Monster energy drink
Sugar 0g 1.38g Instant coffee
Calcium 4mg 0mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.04mg 0mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 4mg 0mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 0mg Instant coffee
Potassium 30mg 0mg Instant coffee
Sodium 4mg 75mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Instant coffee
Copper 0.011mg 0mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.015mg Instant coffee
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.236mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Monster energy drink
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 0g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee 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
0%
Instant coffee
69%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.