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Fast food vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and Red Bull

  • Fast food has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2, while Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 150% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6466.7%
Contains more IronIron +5000%
Contains more CopperCopper +5950%
Contains more ZincZinc +25100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7040%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%

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% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +3491.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1588.9%
Contains more WaterWater +132%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 FructoseFructose +39.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +65.9%
~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.
Fast food Red Bull
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 2.167mg 150%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.97µg 45%
Iron 3.06mg 0.06mg 38%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.2µg 37%
Protein 16.52g 0.46g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 9.827mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.04mg 23%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.01mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0g 20%
Folate 80µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.54mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.103mg 20%
Phosphorus 134mg 0mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0g 18%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.005mg 15%
Sodium 331mg 39mg 13%
Calories 297kcal 43kcal 13%
Copper 0.121mg 0.002mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0g 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 31.5g 10.23g 7%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Potassium 197mg 3mg 6%
Calcium 62mg 6mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 19mg 2%
Fructose 2.27g 1.63g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 10.23g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 10.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.