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

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Summary of differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Herbal tea

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Herbal tea is higher in Manganese.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 167% more than Herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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 Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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%

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

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red Bull Energy Drink Herbal tea
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 Red Bull Energy Drink Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 10.23g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 10.23g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 43kcal 0kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 1.63g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 0g Herbal tea
Calcium 6mg 8mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.06mg 0.08mg Herbal tea
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Herbal tea
Potassium 3mg 20mg Herbal tea
Sodium 39mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Herbal tea
Copper 0.002mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0.005mg 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 0µg 1µg Herbal tea
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink Herbal tea
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
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
7%
Herbal tea

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. Red Bull Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.