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Rockstar energy drink vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rockstar energy drink and Sprite

  • Rockstar energy drink is richer than Sprite in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rockstar energy drink is 157% higher.
  • Sprite contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine.

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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 +500%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 1% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 0%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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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Sprite
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65366.7%
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% 370% 185% 251% 313% 0% 472% 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% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Equal in Water - 89.78
Equal in Other - 0.01
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.05 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 10.14 g
Water: 89.78 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +580%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Equal in Water - 89.78
Equal in Other - 0.01

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +307.7%
Contains more Glucose +92.7%
Contains more Fructose +44.6%
22% 49% 29%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.65 g
Glucose: 6.03 g
Fructose: 3.59 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
7% 35% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.65 g
Glucose: 3.13 g
Fructose: 5.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +307.7%
Contains more Glucose +92.7%
Contains more Fructose +44.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockstar energy drink Sprite
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockstar energy drink Sprite Opinion
Net carbs 12.7g 10.14g Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0.34g 0.05g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0.22g 0.02g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 12.7g 10.14g Rockstar energy drink
Calories 58kcal 40kcal Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 3.59g 5.19g Sprite
Sugar 12.26g 8.98g Sprite
Calcium 1mg 2mg Sprite
Iron 0.05mg 0.11mg Sprite
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Sprite
Potassium 6mg 1mg Rockstar energy drink
Sodium 16mg 9mg Sprite
Zinc 0.05mg 0.04mg Rockstar energy drink
Copper 0mg 0.001mg Sprite
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg Sprite
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 9.82mg 0.015mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 4.167mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 1.353mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B12 3.77µg 0µg Rockstar energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockstar energy drink Sprite
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
132%
Rockstar energy drink
0%
Sprite
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rockstar energy drink
1%
Sprite

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sprite
Sprite is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sprite
Sprite contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/nutrients
  2. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.