Monster Energy Drink- Tastes the Same as Red Bull but Twice the Size
Monster energy drink does everything it can to be like Red Bull. The taste is similar, the ingredients are identical, and they target the male/18-25 demographic. Though, they do have one distinct advantage over Red Bull–quantity. The Monster energy drink comes in a monstrous (pardon the pun) 16 oz. can, whereas Red Bull only offers 8.3 oz cans. So, you’re essentially getting twice the product at the same price ($2 per can).
As stated earlier, Monster’s taste is virtually the same as Red Bull (i.e. carbonated cough syrup). In my experience, the only difference is Monster has a somewhat sweeter aftertaste. This might be due to a higher amount of sugar content.
If you aren’t a fan of the high-sugar Monster, they offer a low sugar/low carbohydrate version (yes, they mimicked Red Bull here too). This is perfect for anyone on a reduced sugar/carb diet. The taste difference between the regular and the low sugar/carb version is pretty much unnoticeable.
Personally, I believe Monster is a very good energy drink and definitely gives you the best bang for your buck.
Monster Energy Drink Ingredients and Nutrition Facts:
-Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, taurine, sodium citrate, l-carnitine, panax ginseng root extract, ascorbic acid, caffeine, sodium chloride, niacinamide, riboflavin, guarana seed extract, inositol, glucuronalactone, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanobalmin
-Serving size 8 fl oz; servings per container 2; calories 100; total carbs 26g; sugars 26g; vitamin c 60mg; riboflavin 1.7mg; niacin 20mg; vitamin b6 2mg; vitamin b12 6mcg; sodium 180mg; taurine 1000mg; panax-ginseng 200mg; energy blend 2500mg
Low-Carb Monster Ingredients and Nutrition Facts:
-Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, panax ginseng root extract, l-carnitine, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, sodium and sulfate, caffeine, ascorbic acid, sodium benzoate, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, sodium chloride, guarana seed extract, inositol, glucuronolactone, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin
-Serving size 8 fl oz; servings per container 2; calories 10; total carbs 3g; sugars 3g; vitamin c 60mg; riboflavin 1.7mg; niacin 20mg; vitamin b6 2mg; vitamin b12 6mcg; sodium 180mg; taurine 1000mg; panax-ginseng 200mg; energy blend 2500mg