How Much Sugar Is in a Monster Energy?
A 16 oz can of Monster Energy has about 54 g of added sugar — more than a can of Coke and well over a full day's limit.
in 1 can (16 fl oz) · about 12.9 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 54 g
- Per 100 g
- 11 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 12.9 tsp
More sugar than most people should have in a whole day.
A standard 16 oz can of Monster Energy carries about 54 g of added sugar — more sugar than a can of Coca-Cola (39 g), on top of a big dose of caffeine. It's one of the highest-sugar drinks people reach for regularly, sometimes more than once a day.
Stacked with caffeine, that much sugar hits fast and crashes hard, and the combination is part of why energy drinks feel habit-forming. A sugar-free version delivers the same caffeine kick with none of it — worth trying if the drink is really about the energy, not the sweetness.
Lower-sugar swaps
- A sugar-free version of the same drink for the caffeine without the sugar
- Black coffee if the goal is energy, not sweetness
Frequently asked questions
- Is Monster Energy worse than soda?
- By sugar alone, yes — a 16 oz can has 54 g versus 39 g in a can of Coke, plus a large dose of caffeine on top.
- Do sugar-free energy drinks still give the same energy?
- Yes — the caffeine, not the sugar, provides the energy effect. Sugar-free versions keep the caffeine and drop the sugar entirely.
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Sugar values from Manufacturer nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.