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

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Significant differences between Light beer and Monster energy drink

  • 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.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol 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 3.6% 1.2% 1.9% 1.1% 2% 0.27% 5.1% 0.52% 0% 2.2%
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 -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 3.5% 7.3% 0% 7.8% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2031.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 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 OtherOther +2159.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.2%
~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.
Light beer Monster energy drink
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 Light beer Monster energy drink Opinion
Calories 46kcal 5kcal Light beer
Protein 0.25g 0g Light beer
Net carbs 0.77g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Carbs 0.77g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Light beer
Calcium 4mg 0mg Light beer
Potassium 21mg 0mg Light beer
Iron 0.03mg 0mg Light beer
Sugar 0.09g 1.38g Light beer
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Light beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Light beer
Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Light beer
Sodium 4mg 75mg Light beer
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Light beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0mg Light beer
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink
Folate 6µg 0µg Light beer
Choline 8.8mg 0mg Light beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Light beer 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
2%
Light beer
63%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Light beer
1%
Monster energy drink

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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.