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

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How are Smoothie and Monster energy drink different?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, however, Monster energy drink is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monster energy drink is 94% higher.
  • Monster energy drink has less Sugar.

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, MONSTER energy drink, low carb are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Zinc ~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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 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% 163% 156% 0% 192% 313% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +941.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 CarbsCarbs +491.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~98.35g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Monster energy drink
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Smoothie Monster energy drink Opinion
Calories 37kcal 5kcal Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 0g Smoothie
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 1.38g Smoothie
Carbs 8.16g 1.38g Smoothie
Calcium 41mg 0mg Smoothie
Potassium 24mg 0mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0mg Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g 1.38g Monster energy drink
Sodium 29mg 75mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin B2 0.708mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 8.333mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.833mg Monster energy drink
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 2.5µg Monster energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Monster energy drink
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
13%
Smoothie
63%
Monster energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
1%
Monster energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monster energy drink
Monster energy drink is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.