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Corn syrup vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corn syrup and Red Bull

  • Corn syrup has more copper; however, Red Bull is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 166% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 44 times more choline than Red Bull. While corn syrup has 13.3mg of choline, Red Bull has only 0.3mg.
  • Red Bull has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.8% 0.26% 2.3% 0.67% 0.27% 0% 5.1% 0.65% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1366.7%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2550%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 184% 92% 500% 246% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more CholineCholine +4333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49035%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.5%
Contains more OtherOther +344.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +305.4%
~equal in Fats ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 2.167mg 166%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg 82%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 9.827mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.54mg 30%
Carbs 77.59g 10.23g 22%
Calories 286kcal 43kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.103mg 7%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Copper 0.053mg 0.002mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg 5%
Sodium 155mg 39mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg 4%
Iron 0.37mg 0.06mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 0.3mg 2%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Protein 0g 0.46g 1%
Potassium 44mg 3mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 10.22g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Red Bull
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
1%
Corn syrup
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull
Red Bull is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Red Bull - 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.