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

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The main differences between Monster energy drink and Whisky

  • Whisky contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Monster energy drink.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monster energy drink is 104% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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%
Whisky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Calcium ~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%
Whisky
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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% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16566%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1280%
Contains more WaterWater +53.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13233.3%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monster energy drink Whisky Opinion
Calories 5kcal 250kcal Whisky
Net carbs 1.38g 0.1g Monster energy drink
Carbs 1.38g 0.1g Monster energy drink
Potassium 0mg 1mg Whisky
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Whisky
Sugar 1.38g 0.1g Whisky
Copper 0mg 0.014mg Whisky
Zinc 0mg 0.02mg Whisky
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Whisky
Sodium 75mg 0mg Whisky
Manganese 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.008mg Whisky
Vitamin B2 0.708mg 0.001mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 8.333mg 0.05mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Monster energy drink Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Monster energy drink
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whisky
Whisky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.