Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black vs. Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate
Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black beats Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate on Shark Score, 88 to 75 (#32 and #128 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate has more caffeine: 225 mg in 15 fl oz to 200 mg in 16 fl oz.
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Side by side
| Measure |  Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black |  Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 88Edge | 75 |
| Look | 6.5/10Edge | 6/10 |
| Taste | 8.7/10Edge | 6.8/10 |
| Kick | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 225 mg |
| Can size | 16 fl oz | 15 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 12.5 mg | 15 mg |
| Zero sugar | No | No |
| Buy | Price for Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black | Price for Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate |
Shark Score blends the Sharks' scores with reader ratings. Look, taste and kick are the Sharks' averages out of 10. “Edge” marks the better number where higher is better; caffeine is a preference, not a score.
Shark by Shark
Each Shark's overall score out of 10.
| Shark | Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black | Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Jared | 8.8Edge | 7.5 |
What the Sharks said
Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black
“Definitely the best canned cold brew that I’ve ever had. It’s weird to describe a drinking experience as “fun”, but the aerated creaminess of the drink is honestly a fun experience in itself.”JaredFull review
Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate
“If you like sweet, iced coffee, and you like chocolate; you’ll probably love this drink.”JaredFull review
Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black vs. Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate questions
Is Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black better than Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate?
Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black beats Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate on Shark Score, 88 to 75 (#32 and #128 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate has more caffeine: 225 mg in 15 fl oz to 200 mg in 16 fl oz.
Which has more caffeine, Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black or Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate?
Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate, with 225 mg per 15 fl oz can, to 200 mg in Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black's 16 fl oz can. Per fluid ounce that's 12.5 mg (Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black) vs. 15 mg (Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate). The FDA's guidance for healthy adults is up to 400 mg a day.
Which do the Sharks prefer?
Of the Sharks who scored both, here's who preferred which: Jared (Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black).
Are Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black and Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate sugar-free?
Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black: has sugar. Starbucks Tripleshot Energy Dark Chocolate: has sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.