Explained: Reign vs Bang

If you’re not up to speed on the energy drink world, than Reign or Bang energy drinks may seem like just another brand. But these two energy drink brands are tapping into the fitness world, offering a new kind of energy drink. Reign and Bang energy drinks not only have a ton of caffeine but they also have added ingredients like BCAAs or EAAs. But what’s the real difference between Reign vs Bang? Let’s find out!

Reign vs Bang Q&A:

Who makes Reign?

Reign Total Body Fuel energy drinks are made by Monster. Launched in March 2020, their new line of energy drinks are being marketed as a performance drink.

Who makes Bang?

Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc, introduced Bang Energy drinks into the market in 2012. Fast forward to April 2020 and PepsiCo announced they are now the exclusive distributor of Bang Energy drinks.

What makes them different from other energy drink brands out there?

Reign Total Body Fuel and Bang Energy brands are both considered a healthy energy drinks. Both brands have zero sugar and also offer a notably higher amount of caffeine than your typical energy drink. With 300mg of caffeine in each, you are looking at almost 3x more caffeine than a Red Bull. Reign and Bang also have added supplements like BCAAs and EAAs, designed as a pre-workout type of drink.

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What are the biggest differences between Reign vs Bang?

Take a look at some of the main differences between the two:

Reign energy drinks

Added BCAAs
300mg of regular caffeine
Electrolytes
220mg sodium

Bang energy drinks

Added EAAs
300mg of anhydrous caffeine
Super Creatine®
40mg sodium

You will also find some differences between the vitamins found within both drinks, so be sure to take a look at the nutrition labels.

Reign energy drink nutrition label

Bang energy drink nutrition label

What are the added supplements in each drink?

CoQ10 is a natural antioxidant that lives in your body. It works to help your metabolism and protect cells. There are currently numerous studies being done on the potential health benefits of CoQ10.

To dive more into the topic of BCAAs vs EAAs, Barbend has written a detailed article, outlining the differences.

Do they have the same caffeine amount?

Yes, both Reign and Bang have 300mg of caffeine in them. The type of caffeine used in each energy drink is different though.

Reign Total Body Fuel uses regular caffeine, while Bang Energy uses anhydrous caffeine.

Does one have more sugar?

Both brands are sugar free but they both include artificial sweeteners.

Sucralose can be found in the list of ingredients for both Reign and Bang energy drinks.

Which one tastes better?

Figuring out which one tastes better comes down to personal preference. Just like Coke vs Pepsi, you have groups of people that will only drink one or the other, depending on their personal tastes. The same is true for Reign vs Bang.

Bang Energy currently offers more flavors than Reign Total Body Fuel but Reign just came out with 3 new zero sugar flavors so more flavors could be in the works.

A quick warning

While Reign and Bang brand energy drinks boast a lot of performance perks, it does not necessarily mean that either are healthy or good for you. You will find more than a few warnings on each energy drink label, so be sure to read through them. Note that both brands recommend the consumer be 18 years or older.

The FDA currently recommends no more than 400mg of caffeine a day. A single can of either of these energy drinks gets you very close to that limit so please drink responsibly.

Where to buy them

You can find both brands at most convenience stores now. If you are looking for specific flavors, places like the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC also carry the energy drinks. For quick, easy shopping, we found a few variety packs available on Amazon.