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

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Summary of differences between Corn syrup and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Corn syrup has more Copper, however, Red Bull Energy Drink is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 166% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 44 times more Choline than Red Bull Energy Drink . While Corn syrup has 13.3mg of Choline, Red Bull Energy Drink has only 0.3mg.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49035%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23977.8%
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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 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 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49035%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +658.5%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +305.4%
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 Carbs +658.5%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +305.4%

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 Energy Drink
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 Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 10.23g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.46g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 77.59g 10.23g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 43kcal Corn syrup
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 77.59g 10.22g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calcium 18mg 6mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0.06mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 3mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg 0.002mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 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
Corn syrup Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Corn syrup
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink 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 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.