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

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Important differences between Espresso and Monster energy drink

  • Espresso has more Magnesium, and Copper, however, Monster energy drink is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monster energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 163% 156% 0% 192% 313% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
~equal in Water ~98.35g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Espresso Monster energy drink
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Monster energy drink Opinion
Calories 9kcal 5kcal Espresso
Protein 0.12g 0g Espresso
Fats 0.18g 0g Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Net carbs 1.67g 1.38g Espresso
Carbs 1.67g 1.38g Espresso
Magnesium 80mg 0mg Espresso
Calcium 2mg 0mg Espresso
Potassium 115mg 0mg Espresso
Iron 0.13mg 0mg Espresso
Sugar 0g 1.38g Espresso
Copper 0.05mg 0mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 0mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 75mg Espresso
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Espresso
Folate 1µg 0µg Espresso
Choline 2.6mg 0mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Monster energy drink
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Espresso Monster energy drink
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Espresso
63%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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 - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso 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 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.