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

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Important differences between Green tea and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Green tea has more Vitamin C, however, Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 167% more.
  • Green tea is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Water - 89.22
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +120.2%
Contains more Sucrose +959.2%
Contains more Glucose +21.9%
7% 41% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.49 g
Glucose: 2.79 g
Fructose: 3.59 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 33% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.19 g
Glucose: 3.4 g
Fructose: 1.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +120.2%
Contains more Sucrose +959.2%
Contains more Glucose +21.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green tea Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 7.16g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0g 0.46g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fats 0.18g 0g Green tea
Carbs 7.16g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 30kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 3.59g 1.63g Green tea
Sugar 6.87g 10.22g Green tea
Calcium 3mg 6mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Iron 0.02mg 0.06mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Potassium 5mg 3mg Green tea
Sodium 2mg 39mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.005mg 0.002mg Green tea
Manganese 0.12mg 0.005mg Green tea
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Green tea
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Green tea
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

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?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/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.