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.

5 hour Energy has a descent amount of vitamins in addition to the energy blend. The ingredients include Citicoline, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Malic Acid, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

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.

Looking at the two ingredient lists, it doesn't take very long to think, "What the heck am I paying $4 for a 5 hour energy shot?" The truth is, the Verve Energy shot is a complete liquid nutritional supplement as well as an energy booster.

Comparing the price of these two shots, the Verve Energy shot is actually less expensive than the 5 hour energy shot. The Verve Energy shot retails for $3, the 5 hour energy shot is usually selling for around $4.

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.

After tasting these two shots, I really like the taste of the Verve energy shot. It has a better flavor and doesn't have a nasty bite after you drink it. Advantage Verve.

After looking at both of these Energy Shots, I think the Verve Energy shot has a shot at taking some market share from the 5 hour energy shot. Comparing ingredients, packaging and taste, there is a massive difference.