How much caffeine is in Monster drinks?
We track 5 Monster products, each with the caffeine figure Monster publishes.
Java Monster Mean Bean has the most at 188 to 200 mg (15 fl oz can); Monster Zero Ultra has the least at 150 mg.
The typical Monster product here has about 160 mg in its usual serving, more than the 95 mg in an 8 fl oz cup of brewed coffee.
For an 11 pm bedtime, Monster Zero Ultra is the easiest to fit in (finish by 2:35 pm); Java Monster Mean Bean needs the most time (finish by 12:45 pm).
Open any of them to see the sizes, how much is left at bedtime if you have one at 3 pm, and the latest time for your own bedtime.
Monster, strongest first
| Serving | for an 11 pm bed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Java Monster Mean Bean | 15 fl oz can | 188 to 200 mg | 12:45 pm |
| Monster Energy | 16 fl oz can | 160 mg | 2:05 pm |
| Monster Nitro Super Dry | 16 fl oz can | 160 mg | 2:05 pm |
| Monster Rehab Tea + Lemonade | 15.5 fl oz can | 160 mg | 2:05 pm |
| Monster Zero Ultra | 16 fl oz can | 150 mg | 2:35 pm |
"Finish by" is the latest time to start one serving so that an average adult is under 50 mg of caffeine from 11 pm through the night. Each product page has other bedtimes and sensitivity levels.
Against other brands
Energy drinks: the typical Monster one has 160 mg against 200 mg for the other 36 we track, 20% less. Closest in strength from other brands: IRN-BRU Energy (160 mg), NOS Energy Drink (160 mg), Rockstar Sugar Free (160 mg). The strongest overall is Bang Energy at 300 mg.