Monster energy drink vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Monster energy drink and Smoothie different?
- Monster energy drink is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monster energy drink is 94% higher.
- Monster energy drink contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Smoothie. While Monster energy drink contains 8.333mg of Vitamin B3, Smoothie contains only 0.816mg.
- Monster energy drink has less Sugar.
Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana are the varieties used in this article.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +921.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +915.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
1.38 g
Water:
98.35 g
Other:
0.27 g
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +491.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0g
~equal in
Water
~90.28g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 5kcal | 37kcal |
|
| Protein | 0g | 1.22g |
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 24.5mg |
|
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 8.16g |
|
| Carbs | 1.38g | 8.16g |
|
| Calcium | 0mg | 41mg |
|
| Potassium | 0mg | 24mg |
|
| Iron | 0mg | 0.15mg |
|
| Sugar | 1.38g | 7.35g |
|
| Sodium | 75mg | 29mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 408IU |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.708mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8.333mg | 0.816mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.833mg | 0.082mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.24µg |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
|
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)