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

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How are SlimFast shake and Red Bull Energy Drink different?

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

Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 36% 32% 59% 16% 10% 24% 5% 0% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
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%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.3%
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%
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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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