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

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The main differences between Buckwheat and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Buckwheat has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Red Bull Energy Drink is 161% higher.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 +16.7%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +6000%
Contains more Copper +7200%
Contains more Manganese +7960%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2833.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +6000%
Contains more Copper +7200%
Contains more Manganese +7960%
Contains more Selenium +1000%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +945.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +634.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Other +377.8%
Contains more Water +18%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 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 +634.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Contains more Other +377.8%
Contains more Water +18%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1197.5%
Contains more Glucose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +1530%
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 33% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.19 g
Glucose: 3.4 g
Fructose: 1.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1197.5%
Contains more Glucose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +1530%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Red Bull Energy Drink
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 10.23g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 0.46g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 10.23g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 43kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 0.9g 10.22g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 0g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 6mg Buckwheat
Iron 0.8mg 0.06mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 0mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 3mg Buckwheat
Sodium 4mg 39mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.01mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.002mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.005mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 0.2µg Buckwheat
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 14µg 0µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat 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
8%
Buckwheat
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.