Monster Energy
Monster Energy's 16 oz can doubles Red Bull's caffeine and sugar, and its sponsorship of extreme sports and gaming made it the number-two brand globally.
- Brand
- Monster Beverage
- Category
- Energy Drinks
- Released
- 2002
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 25/100
Key features
- 16 oz can with 160 mg caffeine
- Huge flavour range
- Extreme sports and gaming sponsorships
Best for drinkers who want a big can and a strong kick.
Monster Energy specifications
| Standard can | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Caffeine per can | 160 mg |
| Caffeine per oz | 10 mg |
| Calories per can | 210 kcal |
| Sugar per can | 54 g |
| Sugar-free version | Monster Zero Sugar, Ultra range |
| Key ingredients | Caffeine, taurine, ginseng, B vitamins, glucose |
| Launched | 2002 |
| Owned by | Monster Beverage Corporation (Coca-Cola owns a stake) |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every energy drink in our database using the energy drinks weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 16 oz can with 160 mg caffeine
- Huge flavour range
- Extreme sports and gaming sponsorships
Cons
- Weaker overall score (25/100 within energy drinks)
Compare Monster Energy against
Alternatives to Monster Energy
- Red Bull 50/100
- Celsius 88/100
- Prime Energy 88/100
- Rockstar Energy 0/100
Sources
- Monster Energy: Monster Beverage official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.