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

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The main differences between Coca-Cola and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Coca-Cola contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Red Bull Energy Drink .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Red Bull Energy Drink is 167% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 Iron +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Carbs - 10.23
Equal in Water - 89.22
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +557.1%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Carbs - 10.23
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.
Coca-Cola Red Bull Energy Drink
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.07g 0.46g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fats 0.02g 0g Coca-Cola
Carbs 9.56g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 37kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 8.97g 10.22g Coca-Cola
Calcium 2mg 6mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Iron 0.11mg 0.06mg Coca-Cola
Magnesium 0mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Coca-Cola
Potassium 2mg 3mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Sodium 4mg 39mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Coca-Cola
Copper 0.001mg 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.