Monster Energy Original contains 160 mg of caffeine per 500 ml can (32 mg per 100 ml), according to the manufacturer's website.
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160 mg of caffeine, about 2 espressos. 42 g of sugar, roughly 11 sugar cubes. 185 kcal for the whole can. Above 15 mg/100 ml the label must carry the "high caffeine content" notice.
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| Brand country | United States source |
|---|---|
| Can size (ml) | 500 source |
| Caffeine (mg/can) | 160 source |
| Caffeine (mg/100 ml) | 32 source |
| Sugar (g/can) | 42 source |
| Taurine (mg) | 2000 source |
| Calories (kcal) | 185 source |
| Sweeteners | yes source |
| Price per litre (€) | 3.2 source |
Values for the format shown above, from the published label (brand website, Open Food Facts or retailer): each figure links to its source.
Monster Energy Original carries 160 mg of caffeine in a 500 ml can (17 fl oz), or 32 mg per 100 ml. The catalogue median is 30 mg per 100 ml.
Sugar comes to 42 g a can, 8.4 g per 100 ml, about 10 sugar cubes, for 185 kcal.
It matches Red Bull The Red Edition Watermelon milligram for milligram at 32 mg per 100 ml — so the two separate on sugar and calories, not on the stimulant.
On sugar the heaviest can in the catalogue is Burn Energy Drink (500 ml), at 15.0 g per 100 ml — a useful marker when reading the figure above.
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Frequently asked questions
How much caffeine is in Monster Energy Original?
The can contains 160 mg of caffeine, which is 32 mg per 100 ml. EFSA puts the limit at 400 mg a day for adults, and 200 mg in a single serving.
Does Monster Energy Original contain sugar?
Yes: 42 g of sugar per can, roughly 11 sugar cubes.