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

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A recap on differences between Monster energy drink and Beer

  • Beer has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monster energy drink covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Beer.
  • Beer contains 28 times less Vitamin B2 than Monster energy drink. Monster energy drink contains 0.708mg of Vitamin B2, while Beer contains 0.025mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 0%
Beer
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 +∞%

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% 0% 163% 156% 0% 192% 313% 0% 0% 0%
Beer
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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% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2732%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1392.6%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~91.96g

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 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 Beer Opinion
Calories 5kcal 43kcal Beer
Protein 0g 0.46g Beer
Net carbs 1.38g 3.55g Beer
Carbs 1.38g 3.55g Beer
Magnesium 0mg 6mg Beer
Calcium 0mg 4mg Beer
Potassium 0mg 27mg Beer
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Beer
Sugar 1.38g 0g Beer
Copper 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Beer
Phosphorus 0mg 14mg Beer
Sodium 75mg 4mg Beer
Manganese 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0.025mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.513mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0.046mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.02µg Monster energy drink
Folate 0µg 6µg Beer
Choline 0mg 10.1mg Beer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Beer
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
63%
Monster energy drink
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beer
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.