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Beer vs. Red Bull Energy Drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beer and Red Bull Energy Drink ?

  • Red Bull Energy Drink is richer than Beer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 163% more.
  • Beer has 34 times more Choline than Red Bull Energy Drink . While Beer has 10.1mg of Choline, Red Bull Energy Drink has only 0.3mg.

We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beer
Beer
6
:
3
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beer
Beer
1
:
6
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1815.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4610.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9750%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 185% 93% 501% 0% 247% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1815.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3656.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4610.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
1
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink
Contains more Other +4377.8%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.46
Equal in Water - 89.22
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Red Bull Energy Drink
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more Other +4377.8%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.46
Equal in Water - 89.22

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beer Red Bull Energy Drink
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 0.46g
Carbs 3.55g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Fructose 0g 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 0g 10.22g Beer
Calcium 4mg 6mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Iron 0.02mg 0.06mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 14mg 0mg Beer
Potassium 27mg 3mg Beer
Sodium 4mg 39mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.005mg 0.002mg Beer
Manganese 0.008mg 0.005mg Beer
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 6µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Beer
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Red Bull Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.