{"id":523355,"date":"2022-01-14T16:13:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T08:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/?p=523355"},"modified":"2022-03-08T15:39:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T07:39:21","slug":"energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Drinks Vs. Soft Drinks (Know Your Drink)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>&ldquo;Thirsty? Grab a soft drink.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling down? Here&rsquo;s an energy drink.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m pretty sure that in some way or another, you have either heard or personally experienced the conversations above. This is most especially considering how soft drinks and energy drinks are two of the top beverages for refreshment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even if they&rsquo;re under the same category, you must know that they have different contents, purpose, use, and even target markets. Understanding these differences will help you make the most out of each drink type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have time to skim through the whole article, here&rsquo;s a short answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Energy drinks are specifically for those who want to raise their energy and mental levels for an activity. It also aims to supply nutrients like vitamins, extracts, supplements, and likes when taken.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Soft drinks, on the other hand, are somehow a lighter version. It&rsquo;s rare to contain supplements since this mainly focuses on food additives.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want to know more about both drinks, I suggest reading on to the following sections.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aaf2500f49\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#What_Do_Soft_Drinks_Do\" title=\"What Do Soft Drinks Do?\">What Do Soft Drinks Do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_Energy_Drinks\" title=\"Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks\">Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_Drinking_Soft_Drinks\" title=\"Pros And Cons Of Drinking Soft Drinks\">Pros And Cons Of Drinking Soft Drinks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Pros-2\" title=\"Pros\">Pros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Cons-2\" title=\"Cons\">Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Can_You_Use_Soft_Drinks_As_Energy_Drinks_And_Vice_Versa\" title=\"Can You Use Soft Drinks As Energy Drinks And Vice Versa?\">Can You Use Soft Drinks As Energy Drinks And Vice Versa?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Which_Is_Better_Energy_Drinks_Or_Soft_Drinks\" title=\"Which Is Better: Energy Drinks Or Soft Drinks?\">Which Is Better: Energy Drinks Or Soft Drinks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Top_Energy_Drinks_To_Try\" title=\"Top Energy Drinks To Try\">Top Energy Drinks To Try<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/energy-drinks-vs-soft-drinks\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Energy_Drinks_Do\"><\/span>What Do Energy Drinks Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks boost energy levels and overall performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"Energy Drinks in the Market\" class=\"wp-image-19802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Energy Drinks in the Market\" class=\"wp-image-19802 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-735x490.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-335x223.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-347x231.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-520x347.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-640x426.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Some_of_the_best_energy_drinks_900x_1_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Top Energy Drinks in the Market<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/energy-drinks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy drinks<\/a>&nbsp;are formulated to&nbsp;<strong>increase the energy levels<\/strong>&nbsp;of whoever will drink them. This is the primary reason why they have stimulants like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-scj\/fulltext\/2010\/02000\/caffeine_and_energy_drinks.2.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caffeine<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27938518\/#:~:text=Taurine%20is%20an%20amino%20acid,major%20source%20of%20taurine%20supplementation.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taurine<\/a>&nbsp;as their&nbsp;<strong>main building ingredients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain brands also aim to&nbsp;<strong>supply vitamins<\/strong>&nbsp;(usually B Complex) to drinkers. This means improved concentration and digestive feelings after drinking one serving. The fact that some drinks like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/gg-gamer-supps-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GG Gamer Supps<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/lit-energy-does-it-actually-work\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIT Energy<\/a>&nbsp;also have specialized nootropics adds to their value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other usual&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uofmhealth.org\/health-library\/abo4575#:~:text=The%20main%20ingredient%20in%20energy,%2C%20Red%20Bull%2C%20and%20Rockstar.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ingredients<\/a>&nbsp;in energy drinks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sugar\/Artificial Sweeteners<\/li><li>Amino Acids\/BCAAs<\/li><li>Plant Extracts<\/li><li>Antioxidants<\/li><li>Electrolytes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it&rsquo;s also important to note that energy drinks come in both liquid and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drink-powders\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">powder<\/a>&nbsp;forms. This quality is one of its&nbsp;<strong>significant differences<\/strong>&nbsp;when compared to soft drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Soft_Drinks_Do\"><\/span>What Do Soft Drinks Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soft drinks aim to aid in balanced diets and fulfilling fluid requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T043315.414-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A line of soft drink brands on a table\" class=\"wp-image-523359\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T043315.414-1.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"A line of soft drink brands on a table\" class=\"wp-image-523359 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Some of the Most Popular Soft Drinks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although&nbsp;soft drinks&nbsp;also have caffeine, you can&rsquo;t expect them to boost energy. This is because they mainly focus on&nbsp;<strong>complementing one&rsquo;s balanced diet<\/strong>&nbsp;rather than directly affecting performance. Similarly, they also act as occasional water\/fluid&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britishsoftdrinks.com\/Health-and-Wellbeing\">substitutes<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure that the body gets what it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common&nbsp;ingredients&nbsp;found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/bmri\/2015\/128697\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soft drinks<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carbonated Water<\/li><li>Carbon Dioxide<\/li><li>Sugar\/Sweeteners<\/li><li>Flavorings<\/li><li>Caffeine\/Other Antioxidants<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike energy drinks,&nbsp;<strong>you won&rsquo;t usually get vitamins or amino acids from soft drinks<\/strong>. It also focuses on its&nbsp;<strong>taste<\/strong>&nbsp;since its primary role lies in assisting the&nbsp;<strong>body&rsquo;s fluid intake<\/strong>. This is the same reason why soft drinks are usually in&nbsp;<strong>liquid form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_Energy_Drinks\"><\/span>Pros And Cons Of Energy Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T045533.278.jpeg\" alt=\"Person running on a treadmill\" class=\"wp-image-523365\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T045533.278.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Person running on a treadmill\" class=\"wp-image-523365 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Boosted energy levels are guaranteed when you have energy drinks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking energy drinks will give you several pros and cons. It will depend on factors like the brand, serving size, your total intake, and the drink&rsquo;s overall contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, here is a list of the&nbsp;pros&nbsp;of energy drinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It can come in both caffeinated and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-non-caffeinated-energy-drinks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-caffeinated<\/a><\/li><li>Effective in increasing energy levels<\/li><li>Some brands like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/super-creatine-in-bang\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bang<\/a>&nbsp;has&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/the-truth-about-super-creatine\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Super Creatine<\/a><\/li><li>Boosts both physical and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-exams\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental<\/a>&nbsp;performance<\/li><li>It has a lot of&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/the-best-sugar-free-energy-drinks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar-free<\/a>&nbsp;variants<\/li><li>Can safely aid in&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-no-calorie-energy-drinks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diet<\/a><\/li><li>It can be used for several purposes<\/li><li>Servings are moderated<\/li><li>Science-backed&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/innovation\/edible-innovations\/energy-drink.htm#:~:text=Caffeine%20works%20by%20blocking%20the,flight%22%20response%20by%20releasing%20adrenaline.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">claims<\/a><\/li><li>Generally more recommended for a quick pick-me-up<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;cons, on the other hand, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Can cause caffeine&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addictioncenter.com\/stimulants\/caffeine\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dependency<\/a><\/li><li>Continuous uncontrolled intake can lead to addiction<\/li><li>One of the main reasons behind&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/mm6144a3.htm#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20energy%20drinks%20containing%20high%20levels%20of%20caffeine,in%20sleepiness%20and%20impaired%20performance.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insomnia<\/a>&nbsp;and other sleep disorders<\/li><li>Causes digestive issues<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4892220\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triggers<\/a>&nbsp;anxiousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that you will only get the pros of energy drinks, make sure you keep a&nbsp;<strong>close look<\/strong>&nbsp;at your intake.&nbsp;<strong>I recommend going for only one serving for the whole day.<\/strong>&nbsp;You should also check the&nbsp;<strong>ingredients<\/strong>&nbsp;of every brand that you&rsquo;ll try, so you can avoid having unwanted&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41430-020-00812-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergic<\/a>&nbsp;reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_Drinking_Soft_Drinks\"><\/span>Pros And Cons Of Drinking Soft Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T050357.742.jpeg\" alt=\"Pizza and chips with a bottle of soft drink\" class=\"wp-image-523368\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T050357.742.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Pizza and chips with a bottle of soft drink\" class=\"wp-image-523368 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Soft drinks aid in refreshment and fluid intake.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course,&nbsp;<strong>soft drinks also have their fair share of pros and cons<\/strong>. Since soft drink brands are usually similar in terms of content, you won&rsquo;t need to go through in-depth analysis for each one, unlike in energy drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-2\"><\/span>Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the pros of drinking soft drinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Has relatively&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coca-colacompany.com\/au\/news\/the-facts-about-caffeine-and-soft-drinks-your-questions-answered\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lower<\/a>&nbsp;caffeine content<\/li><li>Aids in&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6195650\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydration<\/a><\/li><li>Alleviates minor digestive&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2008\/06\/03\/health\/03real.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issues<\/a>&nbsp;like stomachache and constipation<\/li><li>It contains ideal amounts of protein<\/li><li>Some soft drink types like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebaynet.com\/articles\/0515\/benefits-of-drinking-soda-water.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soda water<\/a>&nbsp;decrease risks of heart diseases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons-2\"><\/span>Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here are the cons that you should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Usually under high-sugar drinks<\/li><li>Increases risks of&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/259604#:~:text=Sugary%20beverages%20and%20sodas%20contribute,rapid%20spikes%20in%20blood%20sugar.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diabetes<\/a><\/li><li>It makes teeth more prone to damage<\/li><li>Traditionally linked to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3210834\/#:~:text=Three%20prospective%20studies%20that%20included,)%20and%20adults%20(41).\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weight gain<\/a><\/li><li>It causes&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beaumont.org\/health-wellness\/blogs\/6-reasons-to-stop-drinking-soda\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">osteoporosis<\/a>&nbsp;in the long run<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&rsquo;t meant to antagonize soft drinks, but realistically,&nbsp;<strong>soft drinks are meant to drink only once in a while<\/strong>. This also requires a&nbsp;<strong>more regulated intake<\/strong>, especially if you have a&nbsp;<strong>sugary and high-calorie<\/strong>&nbsp;soft drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_Soft_Drinks_As_Energy_Drinks_And_Vice_Versa\"><\/span>Can You Use Soft Drinks As Energy Drinks And Vice Versa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can&rsquo;t use soft drinks to substitute for energy drinks. This goes both ways because they have different purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that&nbsp;<strong>energy drinks are formulated to boost energy levels<\/strong>. Drink this if you&rsquo;re preparing for your workout routines or even long gaming sessions. It will also supply you with some of the most vital&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2966367\/#:~:text=B%20vitamins%20include%20thiamine%2C%20riboflavin,the%20added%20sugar%20to%20energy.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vitamins<\/a>&nbsp;and extracts for a somewhat&nbsp;<strong>healthier intake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side,&nbsp;<strong>soft drinks are designed to aid hydration and diet<\/strong>. This is not meant to improve your performance, so only expect this to&nbsp;<strong>quench your thirst<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>fill in your body&rsquo;s fluid intake<\/strong>. This also has no vitamins or extracts, so if you&rsquo;re looking for a viable alternative to workout drinks, soft drinks won&rsquo;t be the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324216#:~:text=Downing%20a%20cool%20soft%20drink,and%20interfere%20with%20kidney%20function.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">answer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, we will all answer that&nbsp;<strong>the former can&rsquo;t be the latter, and vice versa<\/strong>. They have different base formulations, as well as focus needs.&nbsp;<strong>It would be best to analyze your reason for drinking before choosing between the two.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Better_Energy_Drinks_Or_Soft_Drinks\"><\/span>Which Is Better: Energy Drinks Or Soft Drinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;re looking for a pick-me-up, energy drinks have comparatively better offers compared to soft drinks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T050720.046.jpeg\" alt=\"An opened can of energy drink\" class=\"wp-image-523369\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/resized-image-Promo-2022-01-11T050720.046.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"An opened can of energy drink\" class=\"wp-image-523369 lazyload\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Energy drinks are comparatively better than soft drinks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Formula-wise, energy drinks have the upper hand. It can come with&nbsp;<strong>caffeine or no caffeine<\/strong>. Similarly, there are also&nbsp;<strong>low-calorie<\/strong>&nbsp;brands sticking to specific caloric intake. There are even&nbsp;<strong>zero-calorie<\/strong>&nbsp;drinks like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/raze-energy-drink-review\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raze<\/a>, which will be a lot better for strict diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, some brands are vegan,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-for-a-ketogenic-diet\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keto-friendly<\/a>, gluten-free, and have other&nbsp;<strong>unique qualities<\/strong>. Soft drinks, on the other hand, focus on additives and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of purpose,&nbsp;<strong>you&rsquo;ll find energy drinks a lot more fitting for any use<\/strong>. This is because of the comprehensive coverage of its ingredients. Although you can also drink soft drinks any time,&nbsp;<strong>it doesn&rsquo;t mean that you will benefit from it each glass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, when it comes to health,&nbsp;<strong>the health supplements found in energy drinks are also more advantageous<\/strong>&nbsp;since they can barely be traced in soft drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These being said, we have a clear winner &mdash; energy drinks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Youtuber that goes by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5Ljde6CdKzkb0Yjy7rT6PA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CaffeineMan<\/a> has a video about why soft drinks can do more cons to your body than energy drinks. Below is a link that you can refer to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Soda is BAD for You! ... and energy drinks aren't. A look at what is in soda and why its bad.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxcP7GwrIhM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Why are soft drinks worse than energy drinks?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Energy_Drinks_To_Try\"><\/span>Top Energy Drinks To Try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for an energy drink to try, here are some of my personal recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-shine-energy-drink-bad-for-you\/\">Shine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/bang-energy-australia\/\">Bang<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/is-red-eye-bad-for-you\/\">Red Eye<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/fitaid-caffeine-and-ingredients\/\">FitAid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/how-many-mother-can-you-have-in-a-day\/\">Mother<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Energy drinks and soft drinks have a lot of differences. You need to figure out what you need to choose the right beverage for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think that energy drinks have a lot&nbsp;<strong>better offers<\/strong>&nbsp;than soft drinks. If you&rsquo;re looking to&nbsp;<strong>boost<\/strong>&nbsp;your physical and mental performance, this should be your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft drinks are&nbsp;<strong>also good<\/strong>, but it doesn&rsquo;t necessarily have a wide range of benefits aside from hydrating the body. Drink this occasionally if you need&nbsp;<strong>refreshment<\/strong>&nbsp;or an additional beverage for your bodily fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless,<strong>&nbsp;it would be best to drink either drink type in moderation<\/strong>. Doing so will help you avoid the cons attached to them. You should also consider consulting a&nbsp;<strong>professional<\/strong>&nbsp;before taking any formulated beverage to make sure that your body will be able to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Related Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-non-caffeinated-energy-drinks\/\">Best Energy Drinks Without Caffeine (Top Picks)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-acid-reflux\/\">What Are The Best Energy Drinks For Acid Reflux? (No Hyperacidity)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/beastlyenergy.com\/best-energy-drinks-without-jitters\/\">The Best Energy Drinks Without The Jitters<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;Thirsty? Grab a soft drink.&rdquo; Feeling down? 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