Monster Ultra Gold vs. Monster Zero Ultra
Monster Ultra Gold edges out Monster Zero Ultra on Shark Score, 91 to 90 (#11 and #12 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Monster Ultra Gold has more caffeine: 150 mg in 16 fl oz to 140 mg in 16 fl oz. Both are zero sugar.
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Side by side
| Measure |  Monster Ultra Gold |  Monster Zero Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 91Edge | 90 |
| Look | 9.6/10Edge | 8.5/10 |
| Taste | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10Edge |
| Kick | 6.5/10Edge | 6/10 |
| Caffeine | 150 mg | 140 mg |
| Can size | 16 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 9.4 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | Yes |
| Buy | Price for Monster Ultra Gold | Price for Monster Zero Ultra |
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.
What the Sharks said
Monster Ultra Gold
“I haven’t crunched the numbers yet but after a couple sips I knew this drink would sit closer to the top of the rankings within it’s product line”MattFull review
Monster Zero Ultra
“It’s crisp, sweet, and refreshing with a nice aftertaste – definitely the drink I reach for if I want a consistent, delicious kick.”JaredFull review
Monster Ultra Gold vs. Monster Zero Ultra questions
Is Monster Ultra Gold better than Monster Zero Ultra?
Monster Ultra Gold edges out Monster Zero Ultra on Shark Score, 91 to 90 (#11 and #12 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Monster Ultra Gold has more caffeine: 150 mg in 16 fl oz to 140 mg in 16 fl oz. Both are zero sugar.
Which has more caffeine, Monster Ultra Gold or Monster Zero Ultra?
Monster Ultra Gold, with 150 mg per 16 fl oz can, to 140 mg in Monster Zero Ultra's 16 fl oz can. Per fluid ounce that's 9.4 mg (Monster Ultra Gold) vs. 8.8 mg (Monster Zero Ultra). 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 (Monster Ultra Gold), Matt (Monster Zero Ultra).
Are Monster Ultra Gold and Monster Zero Ultra sugar-free?
Monster Ultra Gold: zero sugar. Monster Zero Ultra: zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.