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

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Differences between Rockstar energy drink and Monster energy drink

  • Monster energy drink contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Rockstar energy drink.
  • Rockstar energy drink's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 69% higher.
  • Monster energy drink contains 9 times less Sugar than Rockstar energy drink. Rockstar energy drink contains 12.26g of Sugar, while Monster energy drink contains 1.38g.

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

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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% 0.3% 0.53% 1.9% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
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%
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 ~mg
~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% 369% 184% 250% 312% 471% 0% 0% 0.16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 ~0IU
~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
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
98%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 1.38 g
Water: 98.35 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +820.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
~equal in Other ~0.27g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockstar energy drink Monster energy drink
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 Rockstar energy drink Monster energy drink Opinion
Calories 58kcal 5kcal Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0.34g 0g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0.22g 0g Rockstar energy drink
Net carbs 12.7g 1.38g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 12.7g 1.38g Rockstar energy drink
Calcium 1mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Potassium 6mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Iron 0.05mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Sugar 12.26g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Zinc 0.05mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Sodium 16mg 75mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0.708mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 9.82mg 8.333mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 4.167mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 1.353mg 0.833mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B12 3.77µg 2.5µg Rockstar energy drink
Choline 0.3mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 3.59g Rockstar energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
122%
Rockstar energy drink
63%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rockstar energy drink
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink 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?
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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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/nutrients
  2. Monster energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173162/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.