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

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How are Monster energy drink and Iced tea different?

  • Iced tea has more Phosphorus than Monster energy drink.

Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +558.7%
Equal in Water - 91.18
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +558.7%
Equal in Water - 91.18

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 Iced tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Iced tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 1.38g 9.09g Iced tea
Calories 5kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Sugar 1.38g 9.09g Monster energy drink
Calcium 0mg 3mg Iced tea
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 0mg 36mg Iced tea
Potassium 0mg 19mg Iced tea
Sodium 75mg 21mg Iced tea
Zinc 0mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Copper 0mg 0.008mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.131mg Iced tea
Vitamin B2 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 2.5µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Iced 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%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Iced tea
Iced tea contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Iced tea
Iced tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.