Original by Monster Energy

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30-Second Review

Original by Monster Energy is a canned pre-workout. The original green Monster, with full sugar. Each 16oz can has 160mg of caffeine, 54g of added sugar, and 230 calories, with taurine, L-carnitine, ginseng, guarana, and B vitamins in a blend that lists no amounts.

160mg of caffeine is a moderate dose for a full 16oz can. B2, B3, B6, and B12 at 240% to 500% of the daily value. The pack is $24.97 for 12 cans, about $2.08 each. The limit is that 54g of added sugar per can, 108% of the daily value, and 230 calories.

Disclaimer: This is an independent editorial analysis. No brand paid for this score.

Monster Energy Original can
Original

Monster Energy

Medium-Stim160mg caffeine
7.4

Rating Breakdown

Price & Value8.4
Ingredients & Blend4.5
Brand Reputation8.0
Review Scan8.8
Final Overall Score7.4

$2.08 / can · 12 cans / pack

Pros

  • 160mg of caffeine is a moderate dose for a full 16oz can
  • B2, B3, B6, and B12 at 240% to 500% of the daily value

Cons

  • 54g of added sugar per can, 108% of the daily value, and 230 calories
  • The Monster Energy Blend lists taurine, L-carnitine, and ginseng without amounts

Label Snapshot

Caffeine160mg
Sugar54g
TaurineBlend
CarnitineBlend

Flavors

Original

Where to buy

Store we checked on Nov 7, 2026, best price per can first. Prices change often, so the price at checkout is the one that counts.

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Available flavors

Original

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About the brand

The company behind Original

Brand name
Monster Energy
Parent company
Monster Beverage Corporation
Founded
2002
Key people
Rodney Sacks, Hilton Schlosberg
Headquarters
Corona, California

Monster Energy Original Stats

How its label, price and reviews stack up against the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank.

Supplekings Score

Solid7.4
Higher than 28% of cansAverage 7.6
  • Price & Value0.98.4
  • Ingredients & Blend2.04.5
  • Brand ReputationEven8.0
  • Review Scan0.58.8

Shopper Rating

4.7/5

25,952 reviews at Walmart

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At a Glance

Type
Canned pre-workout
Caffeine
160mg
Stim level
Medium
Cans per pack
12
Flavors
1
Prices checked
Nov 7, 2026

Label Doses

Next to other canned pre-workouts. This one is the bright bar.

CaffeineMore than 18% of cans
160mg
100mgTypical 200mg400mg
SugarMore than 80% of cans
54g
3gTypical 43g63g
TaurineThe label lists it without a dose.
In a blend
CarnitineThe label lists it without a dose.
In a blend

Price Stats

Cheapest on the left. This one is the bright bar.

Per canCheaper than 78% of cans
$2.08
$1.79Typical $2.37$4.66
Per 100mg of caffeineCheaper than 33% of cans
$1.30
$0.69Typical $1.15$2.46+
Lowest price for 12 cans
$24.97 at Walmart
Tracking since
Nov 7, 2026

Monster Energy Original FAQ

How much caffeine is in Monster Energy Original?

Each can of Monster Energy Original has 160mg of caffeine, more than 18% of the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank that list an amount. We count that as medium-stim.

What's on the Monster Energy Original label?

The doses we track are 54g of sugar (more than 80% of the 6 that list it). It lists taurine and carnitine in a blend with no doses.

How much does Monster Energy Original cost per can?

The lowest price we found is $24.97 for 12 cans at Walmart, or $2.08 per can. That's cheaper than 78% of the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank, where the typical one costs $2.37.

Where can you buy Monster Energy Original?

We found it at Walmart, checked on Nov 7, 2026. It comes in 1 flavor.

How do shoppers rate Monster Energy Original?

Shoppers give Monster Energy Original an average of 4.7 out of 5 across 25,952 reviews at Walmart. Our Review Scan score for it is 8.8 out of 10.

Who makes Monster Energy Original?

Monster Energy makes Original. Its parent company is Monster Beverage Corporation. The brand was founded in 2002 and is based in Corona, California. We rank 4 Monster Energy products, averaging 7.4 out of 10.

How does Monster Energy Original score?

We score it 7.4 out of 10, #126 of 199 pre-workouts. Its strongest rating is Review Scan 8.8 and its weakest is Ingredients & Blend 4.5.

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