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Light beer vs. Monster energy drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Light beer and Monster energy drink

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 in Monster energy drink is higher than in Light beer.
  • Monster energy drink covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Light beer.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol 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.
Light beer
Light beer
9
:
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 +∞%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
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.
Light beer
Light beer
2
:
4
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2031.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Light 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% 4% 8% 0% 8% 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 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2031.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Light beer
Light beer
2
:
2
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2159.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Equal in Water - 98.35
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 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 Other +2159.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
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.
Light 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 Light beer Monster energy drink Opinion
Net carbs 0.77g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
Carbs 0.77g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Calories 46kcal 5kcal Light beer
Sugar 0.09g 1.38g Light beer
Calcium 4mg 0mg Light beer
Iron 0.03mg 0mg Light beer
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Light beer
Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Light beer
Potassium 21mg 0mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 75mg Light beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Light beer
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Light beer
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Light 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
2%
Light beer
69%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light 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 - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Light beer
Light 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?
?
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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.