Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Differences between Monster energy drink and Rockstar

  • Monster energy drink contains less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than Rockstar.
  • Rockstar's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 69% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in Monster energy drink is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR.

Infographic

Monster energy drink vs Rockstar infographic
Infographic link

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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 1.9% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~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 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 369% 184% 250% 312% 471% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-179.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +820.3%

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 Rockstar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Rockstar DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 4.167mg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 1.6mg 69%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3.77µg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 1.353mg 40%
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 9.82mg 9%
Fructose 3.59g 4%
Carbs 1.38g 12.7g 4%
Calories 5kcal 58kcal 3%
Sodium 75mg 16mg 3%
Caffeine 30mg 33mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.34g 1%
Iron 0mg 0.05mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.22g 0%
Net carbs 1.38g 12.7g N/A
Calcium 0mg 1mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 1.38g 12.26g N/A
Zinc 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Choline 0mg 0.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Rockstar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
122%
Rockstar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
1%
Rockstar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rockstar
Rockstar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockstar
Rockstar contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockstar
Rockstar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.88g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rockstar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/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.