Energy Drinks and Energy shots have become a very big market. Mostly unhealthy, I am going to compare the healthy Verve energy shot versus the leader in the market, 5 hour energy.

The 5 hour energy shot contains Vitamins ( Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9). The Energy Blend in 5 hour Energy is Citicoline, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Malic Acid, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine.

The Verve Energy Shot contains Taurine 1000 mg Guarana Seed Extract (standardized extract yielding 120 mg of caffeine) 300 mg D-Ribose 50 mg Inositol 50 mg Choline Chloride 10 mg Vitamin A (100% as beta carotene) 2500 IU 50% Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300 mg 500% Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1000 IU 250% Vitamin E (as d- alpha tocopheryl acetate) 60 IU 200% Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 1.5 mg 100% Riboflavin (as riboflavin U.S.P.) 1.7 mg 100% Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100% Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5 mg 250% Folate (as folic acid) 800 mcg 200% Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 15 mcg 250% Biotin (as d- Biotin) 300 mcg 100% Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate) 10 mg 100% Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 140 mcg 200% Proprietary Wildcrafted Mangosteen, Organic Glyconutrient-Rich Aloe Vera And Organic Green Tea Blend 25.2 g Reconstituted Mangosteen Juice (Garcinia mangostana L.) (fruit), Aloe Vera Gel (leaf), Green Tea (leaf) (decaffeinated), Mangosteen Extract (pericarp) (standardized 10% xanthones) Proprietary Plant-Sourced Mineral Blend: 956 mg Carbon (Organic), Calcium, Sodium, Sulfur, Magnesium, Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Iodine, Potassium, Niobium, Aluminum, Iron, Phosphorus, Silica, Manganese, Boron, Strontium, Titanium, Tungsten, Copper, Zinc, Tin, Zirconium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Chromium, Selenium, Nickel, Cobalt, Lithium, Gallium, Barium, Yttrium, Neodymium, Hafnium, Cadmium, Thorium, Antimony, Cerium, Tellurium, Beryllium, Samarium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Bismuth, Gadolinium, Cesium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Lutetium, Terbium, Ytterbium, Holmium, Thallium, Thulium, Tantalum, Germanium, Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Rubidium, Ruthenium, Scandium, Silver, Indium.

You would have to be a moron to look at the two ingredient lists and not see a significant difference. One is an energy shot with some vitamins, the other is a complete supplement that happens to give a ton of energy.

The really funny thing is that the Verve Energy Shot is actually priced lower that the 5 hour energy shot. The Verve Energy shot retails at #3 where the 5 hour energy shot is more.

The packaging difference between between the two is significant as well. 5 hour energy comes in a dinky little cheesy container and is only two ounces. The Verve energy shot is 3 ounces and comes in a cool unique shaped package that looks really cool.

When comparing the taste of the 2 different shots, I have to give a significant edge to the Verve Energy shot. It has a unique flavor and a good aftertaste. The 5 hour energy tasted bitter to me and has a nasty aftertaste.

After comparing these two different products, I have reached the conclusion that the Verve Energy shot is here to stay. The Verve Energy delivers more value for the buck, giving more nutrition, a better taste and packaging that is very cool. I see a lot of people making the switch.