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

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Significant differences between Monster energy drink and Light beer

  • 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.
  • Light beer has 47 times less Vitamin B2 than Monster energy drink. Monster energy drink has 0.708mg of Vitamin B2, while Light beer has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol.

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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.
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
0
:
9
Light beer
Light beer
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 +∞%
Monster energy drink
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
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.
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
4
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2031.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2031.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink
2
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2159.3%
Equal in Water - 92.88
Monster energy drink
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2159.3%
Equal in Water - 92.88

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 Light beer
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 Monster energy drink Light beer Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 0.77g Monster energy drink
Protein 0g 0.25g Light beer
Carbs 1.38g 0.77g Monster energy drink
Calories 5kcal 46kcal Light beer
Sugar 1.38g 0.09g Light beer
Calcium 0mg 4mg Light beer
Iron 0mg 0.03mg Light beer
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Light beer
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Light beer
Potassium 0mg 21mg Light beer
Sodium 75mg 4mg Light beer
Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Light beer
Copper 0mg 0.006mg Light beer
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0.015mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.391mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0.034mg Monster energy drink
Folate 0µg 6µg Light beer
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.02µg Monster energy drink

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Light beer
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
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
2%
Light beer

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?
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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. Monster energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173162/nutrients
  2. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.