Red Bull Energy Drink vs Monster Energy Original
Red Bull Energy Drink and Monster Energy Original, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are energy drinks.
- Red Bull is owned by Red Bull GmbH; Monster Energy, by Monster Beverage.
- Red Bull comes from Austria; Monster Energy, from the USA.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Per 100 ml: Red Bull Energy Drink, 44 kcal; Monster Energy Original, 36 kcal.
- Both ingredient lists declare coloring.
Which one to choose?
- Want fewer calories? Monster Energy Original (36 kcal per 100 ml).
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Red Bull Energy Drink Energy drink · Austria | Monster Energy Original Energy drink · USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Energy drink | Energy drink |
| Brand | Red Bull | Monster Energy |
| Brand owner | Red Bull GmbH | Monster Beverage |
| Brand origin | Austria | USA |
| Alcohol content | Alcohol-free | Alcohol-free |
| Caffeine | 80 mg in the 250 ml can | 156 mg in the 473 ml can; 89 mg in the 269 ml can |
| Sugars | 27 g in the 250 ml can (11 g per 100 ml) | 40 g in the 473 ml can |
| Vitamins | B2, B3 (niacin), B5, B6 and B12 | — |
| Packaging | 250 ml, 355 ml and 473 ml cans | 473 ml and 269 ml cans |
| Ingredients | Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, taurine (1000mg/250ml), caffeine (80mg/250ml), vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B2, B12), acidulant citric acid, acidity regulators: sodium bicarbonate and magnesium bicarbonate, flavorings, caramel color I. | Carbonated water, sugar, glucose syrup, taurine (800 mg/200 ml), caffeine (66 mg/200 ml), vitamins (B3, B6, B2 and B12), sodium chloride, guarana extract (4.0 mg/200 ml), inositol (4.0 mg/200 ml), maltodextrin, acidulant (citric acid), natural flavorings, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), preservatives (sorbic acid and benzoic acid), coloring (anthocyanins), artificial sweetener (sucralose). |
| Calories per 100 ml | 44 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Sweetness | 8 | 7 |
| Acidity | 6 | 6 |
| Body | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Bitterness | 1 | 1 |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Red Bull Energy Drink and Monster Energy Original?
Both are energy drinks. Red Bull is owned by Red Bull GmbH; Monster Energy, by Monster Beverage. Red Bull comes from Austria; Monster Energy, from the USA. In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Are Red Bull Energy Drink and Monster Energy Original made by the same company?
No. Red Bull is owned by Red Bull GmbH; Monster Energy, by Monster Beverage.
Which is sweeter, Red Bull Energy Drink or Monster Energy Original?
Red Bull Energy Drink, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 8 against 7, out of 10.
Which has fewer calories, Red Bull Energy Drink or Monster Energy Original?
Monster Energy Original. Per 100 ml: Red Bull Energy Drink, 44 kcal; Monster Energy Original, 36 kcal.
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