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Meet the SpidersEnergy Drink Comparison featuring Spider Energy

Another edition of Green-Eyed InsightGreenEyedGuide.com1

~ what were comparing ~Ingredient Line (deep dive)Which ingredients are used, and why?How similar are the ingredients?

Bottom Line and Biggest DifferencesAre any of them better or worse for people trying to avoid certain ingredients?GreenEyedGuide.com2

Ingredient Line deep DiveIngredient OrderCaffeine ContentVitamin DosageOther Actives (guarana, carnitine, ginseng, etc.)Sweetness ProfileOther ingredients (colors, thickeners, preservatives, etc.)GreenEyedGuide.com3GreenEyedGuide.com

FIRST Lets look at the Ingredients ListsGreenEyedGuide.com4

GreenEyedGuide.com5Lighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, L-CARNITINE, L-GLUTAMINE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5) PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)

CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, CAFFEINE, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GLUCURONOLACTONE, SUCRALOSE, SORBIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, INOSITOL, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT (COLOR), CYANOCOBALAMIN. Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, ERYTHRITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAFFEINE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, SUCRALOSE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT B5), GUM ARABIC, NIACINAMIDE (VIT B3), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ESTER GUM, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, GUARANA EXTRACT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT B6), RED #40, BLUE #1, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12)Monster Energy Ultra Red

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~Lets look at the order~GreenEyedGuide.com6

Lighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFFEINE, ..CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, CAFFEINE, Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, ERYTHRITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAFFEINE, Monster Energy Ultra RedAll three of them have carbonated water and citric acid as the first and second ingredientsAll three of them have caffeine as the seventh or eighth ingredientSpider is the only one with flavor higher on the list than caffeine(which means it has more flavor than caffeine)GreenEyedGuide.com

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~ Lets look at CAFFEINE content ~GreenEyedGuide.com7

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Spider Energy and this particular flavor *of Rockstar both have 240 mg caffeine per can.

This particular Monster Energy *has 140 mg caffeine per can. (Though its REALLY hard to read!)

NOTE not all Rockstar and Monster flavors have the same amount, but the amount of caffeine in Spider Energy is consistent across all flavors

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~ Lets look at VITAMIN content ~GreenEyedGuide.com8

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VitaminFunctionRockstarMonsterSpider(B2) RiboflavinParticipates in metabolism of both glucose and fatty acids----100%(B3) NiacinParticipates in over 200 reactions, most of them involving production of chemical energy (ATP)100%100%100%(B5) Pantothenic AcidShuttles carbs, fats and protein to the place theyre converted to energy100%100%100%B6Major player in protein metabolism100%100%200%B12Crucial for production of healthy cells and effective DNA synthesis100%100%250%

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~ Lets look at other actives ~GreenEyedGuide.com9

GreenEyedGuide.comActiveFunctionSpiderRockstarMonsterTaurineNaturally occurring amino acid that helps the body digest fats; fight bloat; and regulate the electrolytes going in/out of the heartXXXGinseng ExtractHas a reputation for treating a variety of ailments, but evidence is lacking. Somewhat-reliable evidence for ginseng is with blood sugar managementXXXGreen Tea ExtractGreen tea-caffeine combo increases fat breakdown and utilization for energy (at rest); Green tea-caffeine combo is significantly moreeffective for weight loss and BMI improvement than caffeine aloneX//GuaranaAnother natural source of caffeine; improves cognitive performance, mental fatigue and moodXXXCarnitineNaturally occurring amino acid that helps the body digest fats; removes cellular waste to keep site of metabolism clean and efficientX/XGlutamineAmino acid naturally occurring and abundant in the body; important player in keeping immune system strongX//Glucuronolactone(As its alter-ego, glucuronic acid), helps the body remove chemical and bacterial toxins by making them easier to remove from the body /XXInositolNaturally occurring and abundant in the body; helps the body with signal chain-reactions; helps reduce depression and insomnia/XXMilk ThistleHelps the liver clean and detoxify the blood/X/

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~ Lets look at sweetness profiles ~GreenEyedGuide.com10

GreenEyedGuide.comLighter Spider Energy Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteSUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ERYTHRITOL, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE,Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE,Monster Energy Ultra Red

All three use artificial sweeteners Acesulfame Potassium (aka Ace-K) & Sucralose.

This particular flavor of Rockstar also uses erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol like the ones used in sugar free gum. Erythritol actually fights dental caries too.

Ingredient Line Deep Dive~ Lets look at Other Ingredients ~ (colors, thickeners, preservatives, etc.)GreenEyedGuide.com11

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GreenEyedGuide.com12Lighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, L-CARNITINE, L-GLUTAMINE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5) PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, CAFFEINE, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GLUCURONOLACTONE, SUCRALOSE, SORBIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, INOSITOL, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT (COLOR), CYANOCOBALAMIN. Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, ERYTHRITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAFFEINE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, SUCRALOSE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT B5), GUM ARABIC, NIACINAMIDE (VIT B3), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ESTER GUM, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, GUARANA EXTRACT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT B6), RED #40, BLUE #1, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12)Monster Energy Ultra RedLighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, L-CARNITINE, L-GLUTAMINE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5) PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, CAFFEINE, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GLUCURONOLACTONE, SUCRALOSE, SORBIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, INOSITOL, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT (COLOR), CYANOCOBALAMIN. Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, ERYTHRITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAFFEINE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, SUCRALOSE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT B5), GUM ARABIC, NIACINAMIDE (VIT B3), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ESTER GUM, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, GUARANA EXTRACT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT B6), RED #40, BLUE #1, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12)Monster Energy Ultra Red

GreenEyedGuide.com13Lighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, L-CARNITINE, L-GLUTAMINE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5) PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, ERYTHRITOL, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, CAFFEINE, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GLUCURONOLACTONE, SUCRALOSE, SORBIC ACID, PANTOTHENIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, INOSITOL, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT (COLOR), CYANOCOBALAMIN. Rockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, ERYTHRITOL, SODIUM CITRATE, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAFFEINE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, SUCRALOSE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VIT B5), GUM ARABIC, NIACINAMIDE (VIT B3), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ESTER GUM, L-CARNITINE L-TARTRATE, GUARANA EXTRACT, D-GLUCURONOLACTONE, INOSITOL, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VIT B6), RED #40, BLUE #1, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12)Monster Energy Ultra Red

GreenEyedGuide.com14IngredientWhich One?FunctionNotesCitric Acid, Sodium CitrateAll threeAcidity controlFor preservation (and for a tart taste), citric acid and sodium citrate keep the pH low (acidity high)FlavorsAll ThreeConsumer AcceptanceAll three use natural flavorsColorAll ThreeConsumer AcceptanceMonster has artificial colorRockstar uses THREE sources: fruit juice, vegetable juice, and red cabbageSpider uses caramel (burnt sugar)Benzoate/ Benzoic Acid; Sorbic Acid / SorbateAll ThreePreservative for acidic foodPrevents growth of microorganisms like yeast and mold; used for preservation of sour food pH 4 and lower, often used with other preservatives especially at low pH (acidic food)GumsAll but SpiderSmooth textureTheres a lot of ingredients all dissolved into one drink gums help that mixture taste like one homogenous fluid

Lighter Spider Energy - Sugar Free Widow Maker Berry BiteCITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM BENZOATERockstar Pure Zero Zero Calorie PunchedCITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), BENZOIC ACID, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), SORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM, RED CABBAGE EXTRACT (COLOR)Monster Energy Ultra RedCITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ESTER GUM, RED #40, BLUE #1

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Bottom Line and Biggest Differences

Are any of them better or worse for people trying to avoid certain ingredients?GreenEyedGuide.com15ALL of these are suitable for someone more concerned with limiting their liquid calories and overall sugar intake than with natural/artificial ingredients (#priorities)

NONE of these are suitable for people who wish to eliminate sweeteners like Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose from their dietsGreenEyedGuide.com

GreenEyedGuide.com16NONE of these are suitable for those sensitive to caffeine, children or adolescents, or those who are pregnant or nursing

A similar sugar free Rockstar product contains the same caffeine content as all Spider Energy products (240 mg caffeine per can)This may be too much for some people (this is LEVEL 4 in the 5 Levels of Fatigue system)GreenEyedGuide.comBottom Line and Biggest Differences

What about the caffeine content?

Bottom Line and Biggest DifferencesSomeone who is already a regular consumer of Monster or Rockstar Energy may enjoy Spider Energy

Spider Energy strives to provide a quality brand that has many of the same attributes and characteristics as the leading premium and popular brands, but at a value price

Spider Energy is not for those who are looking for more milder energy drinks (non-carbonated, juiced, milder caffeine)

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FOR MORE INFO:Sugar Free Energy Drink Comparison http://www.caffeineinformer.com/sugar-free-energy-drink-chart

The KNOW-No List: The function, natural alternatives, and safety of over 100 different food ingredients and additiveshttp://greeneyedguide.com/2015/09/25/panera-know-no-list-part-v-meet-the-texture-modifiers/

Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks How They Work, Why They Work, How to Use Them Safely(For the 20 most common energy drink ingredients, an explanation of what they are, what they do, and how much is too much to consume safely)Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online storesGreenEyedGuide.com18GreenEyedGuide.com

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