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
Monster vs Red Bull: what is the difference?
The classic Red Bull comes in a smaller can than Monster Energy Green and lists 14 ingredients to Monster's 23. Both use caffeine, taurine and added B vitamins. Monster Energy Green adds ginseng extract, L-carnitine and two preservatives, sorbic acid and benzoic acid. Red Bull Energy Drink scores lower in our analysis. 6.5 (Level 3) against 8.2 (Level 4), a 1.7 point gap.
Is Red Bull less processed than Monster?
Red Bull Energy Drink scores lower in our analysis. 6.5 (Level 3) against 8.2 (Level 4), a 1.7 point gap. Red Bull lists sucrose and glucose as its sweeteners; Monster Energy Green lists sugar, glucose and sucralose. Other flavors and sugar-free versions of either score differently.
What is a less processed source of caffeine?
Plain brewed coffee and tea are a single ingredient each. They deliver caffeine without the sweeteners, acids and additive blends found in energy drinks.