Beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink vs. Rockstar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink and Rockstar
- Beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink is higher in vitamin C, copper, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet Rockstar is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Rockstar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink and Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1051.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +593.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +589.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +504% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +446.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.87 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
2.06 g
Water:
88.8 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
0.34 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
12.7 g
Water:
87.08 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1626.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +813.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-470.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +516.5% |
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Water
~87.08g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 3.77µg | 128% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 1.6mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.224mg | 1.353mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.604mg | 4.167mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.416mg | 9.82mg | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.143mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Protein | 5.87g | 0.34g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.133mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 88µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Folate | 33µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 28IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.06g | 12.7g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.59g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 0.22g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.884g | 0g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.221g | 0g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.221g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 49kcal | 58kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 12.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Choline | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
34%
122%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockstar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockstar contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rockstar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beverages, CYTOSPORT, Muscle Milk, ready-to-drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.