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

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A recap on differences between Powerade and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Powerade has more Vitamin B6, however, Red Bull Energy Drink is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Powerade covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11603% more than Red Bull Energy Drink .

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink 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 Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 39
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 1% 2% 6% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 39
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 B6 +6960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.5%
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% 3% 0% 30% 0% 35308% 0% 114% 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 B6 +6960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Equal in Water - 89.22
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 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 Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +97.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2495%
Contains more Glucose +54.5%
3% 37% 53% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 2.2 g
Fructose: 3.22 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 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 +97.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2495%
Contains more Glucose +54.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powerade Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 7.84g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0g 0.46g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fats 0.05g 0g Powerade
Carbs 7.84g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 3.22g 1.63g Powerade
Sugar 6.11g 10.22g Powerade
Calcium 1mg 6mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Powerade
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Powerade
Potassium 18mg 3mg Powerade
Sodium 42mg 39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0mg 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 1.565mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 153mg 2.167mg Powerade
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0g Powerade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powerade Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Fats diet ok
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
2954%
Powerade
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Powerade
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.