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

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The main differences between Monster energy drink and Grapefruit

  • Monster energy drink has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Grapefruit has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monster energy drink is 104% higher.
  • Grapefruit has 41 times less Vitamin B3 than Monster energy drink. Monster energy drink has 8.333mg of Vitamin B3, while Grapefruit has 0.204mg.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
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%
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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3984.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 5kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Protein 0g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0g 0.14g Grapefruit
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 1.38g 9.06g Grapefruit
Carbs 1.38g 10.66g Grapefruit
Magnesium 0mg 9mg Grapefruit
Calcium 0mg 22mg Grapefruit
Potassium 0mg 135mg Grapefruit
Iron 0mg 0.08mg Grapefruit
Sugar 1.38g 6.89g Monster energy drink
Fiber 0g 1.6g Grapefruit
Copper 0mg 0.032mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0mg 0.07mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 0mg 18mg Grapefruit
Sodium 75mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0.031mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.204mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0.053mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0µg Monster energy drink
Folate 0µg 13µg Grapefruit
Choline 0mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0g 0.021g Monster energy drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.036g Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Grapefruit
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
63%
Monster energy drink
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Monster energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173162/nutrients
  2. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.