Energy Shot Blog

To stay competitive in this dwindling workforce you have to be constantly on the move. It doesn’t matter if it’s the early morning walk with the dog, the loading and unloading of the kids in and out of the van, or the pacing from the printer to your desk and back just to realize the file was never sent. You’re conscience that productivity is a result of time and effort, the former you don’t have enough of and the latter you strive to keep at full tilt.

You don’t have time to fumble with inconveniences, which also take effort away from bigger things. The next criterion of the Energy Drink Comparison scrutinizes how you store, carry and enjoy that daily energy boost in consideration of time and effort needed. This criterion is the convenience factor.

Canned energy drinks are like many other beverages, they need to be refrigerated even for the smallest enjoyment. The 5-Hour Energy shot was created knowing that a refrigerator is a convenience most don’t enjoy in their vehicles, on the construction site or in the libraries of our universities. The energy shot taste is enjoyable both ice cold or room temperature. Which means it’ll be great even after sitting in your briefcase during a meeting, your Harley’s saddle bag during the rally and even in your pocket next to the spare change.

We don’t need to argue that the shot can be placed in much smaller locations than the 16 oz. canned drink – that’s noticeable to most. The big factor here is your time, the time taken for consumption. Simply put, it’s 2 versus 16 ounces. Energy shots can be sipped over time or taken straight down the hatch in seconds. For that fizzy, canned competitor, well 16 oz. is much smaller than the 32-ouncers found in the same convenience store cooler, but you’re still going to need some time to finish it. Perhaps you enjoy having a drink over a shot. So you drink some now and want to save some for later, right? Chances are that can let out a carbonated hiss when you popped the top and unfortunately you don’t have a screw-on cap like the shot - just another approach to help you enjoy that energy boost now and later from 5-Hour Energy.

The chart below provides a breakdown of Round 2. The shot’s size, packaging and drink formula are examined to create an energy beverage that is convenient and portable for the consumer. Again, as seen in Round 1, less is definitely more.




Check Out Round 3: A Cost Comparison

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Energy shots and drinks are only as effective as the stuff that’s in them. So in the first round of the Energy Drink Comparison: Shot vs. Can the ingredients of the shot and canned drink are scrutinized.

In the case of some ingredients, less is definitely more. In the 5-Hour Energy shot there are only 4 calories as opposed to the 200 or more in the 16 oz. can. Sugar and the resulting carbohydrates are huge contributors to these calories and in a leading canned drink there are plenty. 5-Hour Energy has zero sugars and zero carbs. The chart below compares the contents of the two contenders.


In the case of other ingredients, more is definitely better. While the canned energy drink contains a mere smattering of vitamins, 5-Hour Energy contains a much more robust blend. While the sugary energy drink may provide a quick spike and possible crash, 5-Hour Energy’s B-vitamin barrage offers a steadier feeling of alertness.

Let’s consider what you can expect after a year of consuming either the shot or can. On average Americans grab five energy boosting beverages a week, that’s about 260 drinks during the year. Also keep in mind that there are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat.

With zero sugar and zero carbs, choosing the 5-Hour Energy shot for one year will not even add 1/3 of a pound to your waistline. And don’t forget all that extra energy void of herbal stimulants and the dreaded crash*. By comparison, consuming those five 16-ounce canned drinks each week throughout the course of a year will add 26,000 calories or roughly 7.5 pounds to your waistline, the majority of calories coming from sugar.

Round one is over. Who is the winner? Try 5-Hour Energy and compare it to your current energy drink. Then you can be the judge.

Check out Round Two: Convenience and Portability

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