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

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How are Red Bull Energy Drink and SlimFast shake different?

  • Red Bull Energy Drink is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while SlimFast shake is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 151% more than SlimFast shake.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than SlimFast shake. Red Bull Energy Drink contains 9.827mg of Vitamin B3, while SlimFast shake contains 2.39mg.

Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan types were used 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.
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5866.7%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +2150%
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 39% 36% 32% 59% 16% 10% 24% 5% 0% 25%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5866.7%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +2150%

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 B3 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 34% 92% 34% 65% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 30% 75% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1103.5%
Contains more Protein +1332.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 88.33
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Carbs +1103.5%
Contains more Protein +1332.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1400%
Equal in Water - 88.33

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 SlimFast shake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink SlimFast shake Opinion
Net carbs 10.23g 0.45g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 0g 2.88g SlimFast shake
Carbs 10.23g 0.85g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 43kcal 58kcal SlimFast shake
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 0.6g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0g 0.4g SlimFast shake
Calcium 6mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.06mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Magnesium 19mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 0mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 3mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 39mg 72mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Copper 0.002mg 0.014mg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 0IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 2.39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 1.195mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.208mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 0µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.6µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 0g 0.45g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.29g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink SlimFast shake
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
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
50%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.