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Monster energy drink vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Monster energy drink and Herbal tea

  • Herbal tea contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Monster energy drink.
  • Monster energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Water - 99.58
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Water - 99.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 0g Monster energy drink
Carbs 1.38g 0g Monster energy drink
Calories 5kcal 0kcal Monster energy drink
Sugar 1.38g 0g Herbal tea
Calcium 0mg 8mg Herbal tea
Iron 0mg 0.08mg Herbal tea
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Herbal tea
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Herbal tea
Potassium 0mg 20mg Herbal tea
Sodium 75mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0mg 0.04mg Herbal tea
Manganese 0.477mg Herbal tea
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.04mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0mg Monster energy drink
Folate 0µg 1µg Herbal tea
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Herbal tea
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
69%
Monster energy drink
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
7%
Herbal tea

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 cheaper?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea 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 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. Monster energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173162/nutrients
  2. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.