Processing levels can vary significantly between brands and specific products within each category. Always check the ingredient list of the specific product you are considering. Use our product search to look up exact processing scores. These comparisons evaluate processing level and ingredient composition only. They do not account for taste, price, convenience, cultural significance, or individual dietary needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Celsius better than Monster?
On processing, Celsius Sparkling Orange scores lower in our analysis. 7.0 (Level 3) against 8.2 (Level 4), a 1.2 point gap. Celsius Sparkling Orange is sweetened with sucralose, while Monster Energy Green lists sugar, glucose and sucralose, added color, and two preservatives, sorbic acid and benzoic acid. Other flavors of either drink score differently.
Is Celsius actually "clean" energy?
Celsius Sparkling Orange lists no high fructose corn syrup and no sorbic or benzoic acid, but it does use sucralose, an artificial sweetener, along with caffeine, guarana seed extract and green tea extract. It scores 7.0, which is Level 3 (Highly Processed). Plain black coffee is a simpler source of caffeine.
How many ingredients are in Celsius and Monster?
Celsius Sparkling Orange lists 20 ingredients and Monster Energy Green lists 23. The count is one input to our Processing Score, along with which kinds of additive appear.