Monster Energy vs Red Bull
Overall, Monster Energy has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 2 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Monster Energy | Red Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 37 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 8.4 g | 11 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 9 | 3 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Monster Energy has 20% fewer calories (37 kcal vs 46 kcal).
- Monster Energy has 24% less sugar (8.4 g vs 11 g).
Ingredients
Monster Energy
EAU GAZÉIFIÉE, SUCRE, SIROP DE GLUCOSE, ACIDIFIANT (ACIDE CITRIQUE), ARÔMES, TAURINE (0,4%), CORRECTEUR D'ACIDITÉ (CITRÁTES DE SODIUM), EXTRAIT DE RACINE DE GINSENG (0,08%), L-TARTRATE DE L-CARNITINE (0,04%), CONSERVATEURS (ACIDE SORBIQUE, ACIDE BENZOÏQUE), CAFÉINE (0,03%), COLORANT (ANTHOCYANES), VITAMINES [B3 (NICOTINAMIDE), B6 (CHLORHYDRATE DE PYRIDOXINE), B2 (RIBOFLAVINE), B12 (CYANOCOBALAMINE)], ÉDULCORANT (SUCRALOSE), CHLORURE DE SODIUM, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, EXTRAIT DE GRAINE DE GUARANA (0,002%), INOSITOL, MALTODEXTRINE. E968, E950, vegano
Red Bull
Wasser, Saccharose, Glucose, Säuerung mittel (Citronensäure), Kohlensäure, Taurin (0,4% Säureregulatoren (Natriumcarbonate, Magnesium carbonate), Koffein (0,03 %), Vitamine (Niacin, Pantothensäure, B6, B12), Aromen, Farbstoffe (Zuckerkulör, Riboflavine).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Monster Energy or Red Bull?
Overall, Monster Energy has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Monster Energy has fewer calories: 37 kcal versus 46 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Monster Energy has less sugar: 8.4 g versus 11 g per 100 g.