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

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Differences between Dates and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Dates have more Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Red Bull Energy Drink have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 154% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor 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 +550%
Contains more Iron +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21766.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +10200%
Contains more Manganese +5140%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21766.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +10200%
Contains more Manganese +5140%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1213.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +432.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +633.4%
Contains more Other +1677.8%
Contains more Water +334.6%
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 +432.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +633.4%
Contains more Other +1677.8%
Contains more Water +334.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +359.3%
Contains more Glucose +484.4%
Contains more Fructose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 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 Sucrose +359.3%
Contains more Glucose +484.4%
Contains more Fructose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 67.03g 10.23g Dates
Protein 2.45g 0.46g Dates
Fats 0.39g 0g Dates
Carbs 75.03g 10.23g Dates
Calories 282kcal 43kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g 1.63g Dates
Sugar 63.35g 10.22g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fiber 8g 0g Dates
Calcium 39mg 6mg Dates
Iron 1.02mg 0.06mg Dates
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg 0mg Dates
Potassium 656mg 3mg Dates
Sodium 2mg 39mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg 0.01mg Dates
Copper 0.206mg 0.002mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg 0.005mg Dates
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.04mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 19µg 0µg Dates
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 0g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
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 - 53.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates 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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.