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

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What are the differences between Monster energy drink and Sprite?

  • Monster energy drink is richer than Sprite in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monster energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Monster energy drink is lower.

We used Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 1% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
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Sprite
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 164% 157% 0% 193% 0% 313% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +634.8%
Equal in Water - 89.78
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.05 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 10.14 g
Water: 89.78 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +634.8%
Equal in Water - 89.78

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 Sprite
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Sprite Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 10.14g Sprite
Protein 0g 0.05g Sprite
Fats 0g 0.02g Sprite
Carbs 1.38g 10.14g Sprite
Calories 5kcal 40kcal Sprite
Fructose 5.19g Sprite
Sugar 1.38g 8.98g Monster energy drink
Calcium 0mg 2mg Sprite
Iron 0mg 0.11mg Sprite
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Sprite
Potassium 0mg 1mg Sprite
Sodium 75mg 9mg Sprite
Zinc 0mg 0.04mg Sprite
Copper 0mg 0.001mg Sprite
Manganese 0.002mg Sprite
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.015mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.833mg 0mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Sprite
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
69%
Monster energy drink
0%
Sprite
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
1%
Sprite

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sprite
Sprite is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sprite
Sprite contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.