Monster Energy Original vs Monster Energy Ultra
Overall, Monster Energy Ultra has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Nutrient | Monster Energy Original | Monster Energy Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 47 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 7 | 6 |
| 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 Ultra has 96% fewer calories (2 kcal vs 47 kcal).
- Monster Energy Ultra has no sugar, while Monster Energy Original has 11 g.
- Monster Energy Ultra has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Monster Energy Original
WASSER, ZUCKER, GLUKOSESIRUP, SÄUERUNGSMITTEL (CITRONENSÄURE), AROMEN, KOHLENSÄURE, TAURIN (0,4%), SÄUREREGULATOR (NATRIUMCITRATE), PANAX GINSENG WURZELEXTRAKT (0,08%), L-CARNITIN-L-TARTRAT (0,04%), KOFFEIN (0,03%), KONSERVIERUNGSSTOFFE (SORBINSÄURE, BENZOESÄURE), FARBSTOFF (ANTHOCYANE), VITAMINMISCHUNG (RIBOFLAVIN, NICOTINAMID, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12), SALZ, GLUCURONOLACTON, GUARANASAMENEXTRAKT (0,002%), INOSIT, SÜßUNGSMITTEL (SUCRALOSE), MALTODEXTRIN.
Monster Energy Ultra
Apă, acidifiant (acid citric), dioxid de carbon, taurină (0,4%), corector de aciditate (citrat de sodiu), arome, extract din rădăcini de panax ginseng (0,08%), îndulcitor (sucraloză, acesulfam K), conservant (acid sorbic, acid benzoic), cafeină (0,03%), L-tartrat de L-carnitină, vitamine (niacină, acid pantotenic, vitamina B6, vitamina B12), clorură de sodiu, D-glucuronolactonă, extract din semințe de guarana (0,002%), inozitol
FAQ
Which is healthier: Monster Energy Original or Monster Energy Ultra?
Overall, Monster Energy Ultra 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 Ultra has fewer calories: 2 kcal versus 47 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Monster Energy Ultra has less sugar: 0 g versus 11 g per 100 g.