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V8 juice vs. Red Bull Energy Drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between V8 juice and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has less Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • V8 juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% more.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are CAMPBELL'S, V8 100% Vegetable Juice 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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +6333.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 0% 0% 18% 23% 0% 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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +6333.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%

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 C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.3%
Contains more Other +1188.9%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
Equal in Water - 89.22
4% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 4.12 g
Water: 93.9 g
Other: 1.16 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 +78.3%
Contains more Other +1188.9%
Contains more Carbs +148.3%
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.
V8 juice Red Bull Energy Drink
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 V8 juice Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 3.32g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.82g 0.46g V8 juice
Carbs 4.12g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 21kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 3.29g 10.22g V8 juice
Fiber 0.8g 0g V8 juice
Calcium 16mg 6mg V8 juice
Iron 0.3mg 0.06mg V8 juice
Magnesium 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Potassium 193mg 3mg V8 juice
Sodium 173mg 39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Copper 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin A 823IU 0IU V8 juice
Vitamin C 29.6mg 0mg V8 juice
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
V8 juice Red Bull Energy Drink
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
12%
V8 juice
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
V8 juice
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull 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. 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.