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

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A recap on differences between Chocolate cake and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Copper, Selenium, and Iron, however, Red Bull Energy Drink is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 164% more than Chocolate cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 +900%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4566.7%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +10250%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4566.7%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +10250%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1131.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1131.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1052.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +422%
Contains more Other +1900%
Contains more Water +265.7%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +1052.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +422%
Contains more Other +1900%
Contains more Water +265.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 10.23g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.46g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 10.23g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 43kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 3mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.69mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.002mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.103mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 27µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.