Lots of people reach coffee because of its energy boost effect. We know that there’s a lot of others types of energy drink which can cause similar effect. But, the question is: Which one has more caffeine? Which one is healthier? Which one has more calories? Let’s see:
CAFFEINE:
It is a chemical compound present in coffee and energy drinks. Caffeine effects include increased wakefulness and alertness, provide a feeling of well-being and decreased fatigue.
In our body caffeine is absorbed and reaches the bloodstream after between 40 minutes to 2 hours of consumption. In terms of quantity we have the following analysis:
- On average – a cup of coffee contains (90 – 205) milligrams of caffeine;
- On avarage, an energy drink (250 ml) contains 80 milligrams of caffeine;
HEALTH:
Coffee is composed of antioxidants, for other hand, energy drinks has more sugar and sodium. Besides that, when we talk on industrialized products it means that contain a lot of preservatives, affecting human health.
CALORIES:
This analysis is more complex. Considering only coffee, without sugar addition, energy drinks certainly contain more calories.
FINAL ANSWER:
Is there still any doubt? Drink coffee, work hard and be happy.
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I love redbull but coffee is much better and healthier.