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Cornmeal vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cornmeal and Red Bull?

  • Cornmeal is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and fiber, yet Red Bull is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 153% higher.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL types in this comparison.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4633.3%
Contains more IronIron +7166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3700%
Contains more ZincZinc +6500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1090.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1445.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +676.6%
Contains more OtherOther +466.7%
Contains more WaterWater +698%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +663.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +507.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +858.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Red Bull
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 Cornmeal Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 2.167mg 153%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg 82%
Iron 4.36mg 0.06mg 54%
Folate 209µg 0µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.04mg 43%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 9.827mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.54mg 26%
Carbs 79.45g 10.23g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.103mg 21%
Selenium 10.5µg 0.2µg 19%
Calories 370kcal 43kcal 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Phosphorus 99mg 0mg 14%
Protein 7.11g 0.46g 13%
Copper 0.076mg 0.002mg 8%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.005mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0g 6%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.01mg 6%
Potassium 142mg 3mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Fats 1.75g 0g 3%
Choline 8.6mg 0.3mg 2%
Fructose 0.17g 1.63g 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0g 1%
Sodium 7mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 10.23g N/A
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 1.61g 10.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Red Bull
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
42%
Cornmeal
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.