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

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Summary of differences between Herbal tea and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Herbal tea has more Manganese, however, Red Bull Energy Drink is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 167% more than Herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea has 95 times more Manganese than Red Bull Energy Drink . While Herbal tea has 0.477mg of Manganese, Red Bull Energy Drink has only 0.005mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +9440%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +566.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +9440%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0g 0.46g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 0g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 0kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 0g 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 0g 10.22g Herbal tea
Calcium 8mg 6mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.08mg 0.06mg Herbal tea
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Herbal tea
Potassium 20mg 3mg Herbal tea
Sodium 4mg 39mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Herbal tea
Copper 0mg 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0.477mg 0.005mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 1µg 0µg Herbal tea
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
Herbal tea Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
0%
Herbal tea
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
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 - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea 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 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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.