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

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Important differences between Gatorade and Monster energy drink

  • Monster energy drink has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Gatorade.
  • Monster energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Gatorade contains 4 times more Sugar than Monster energy drink. Gatorade contains 5.24g of Sugar, while Monster energy drink contains 1.38g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. 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 0% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 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 CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3687.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~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.
Gatorade Monster energy drink
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Gatorade Monster energy drink Opinion
Calories 26kcal 5kcal Gatorade
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
Net carbs 6.43g 1.38g Gatorade
Carbs 6.43g 1.38g Gatorade
Calcium 1mg 0mg Gatorade
Potassium 15mg 0mg Gatorade
Iron 0.05mg 0mg Gatorade
Sugar 5.24g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Gatorade
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Gatorade
Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Gatorade
Sodium 39mg 75mg Gatorade
Manganese 0.013mg Gatorade
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gatorade Monster energy drink
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Gatorade
63%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Gatorade
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gatorade
Gatorade contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gatorade
Gatorade 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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.