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Monster energy drink vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monster energy drink and Merlot

  • Monster energy drink has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Merlot has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monster energy drink is 104% higher.
  • Merlot has 37 times less Vitamin B3 than Monster energy drink. Monster energy drink has 8.333mg of Vitamin B3, while Merlot has 0.224mg.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
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% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +3911.1%
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +81.9%
Contains more Other +3911.1%

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 Merlot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 0g 0.07g Merlot
Carbs 1.38g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 5kcal 83kcal Merlot
Sugar 1.38g 0.62g Merlot
Calcium 0mg 8mg Merlot
Iron 0mg 0.46mg Merlot
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Merlot
Phosphorus 0mg 23mg Merlot
Potassium 0mg 127mg Merlot
Sodium 75mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0mg 0.14mg Merlot
Copper 0mg 0.011mg Merlot
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0.031mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.224mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0.057mg Monster energy drink
Folate 0µg 1µg Merlot
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Merlot
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%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Merlot
Merlot is relatively richer in minerals

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.