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Hot dog vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot dogs and Red Bull

  • Hot dogs have more phosphorus, selenium, and iron; however, Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for Red Bull is 154% higher.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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 +1550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4966.7%
Contains more IronIron +1716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4750%
Contains more ZincZinc +11900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +2130.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.3%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 2.167mg 154%
Sodium 1090mg 39mg 46%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 9.827mg 45%
Fats 25.76g 0g 40%
Saturated fat 7.666g 0g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0g 29%
Phosphorus 206mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 1.54mg 25%
Selenium 12.5µg 0.2µg 22%
Protein 10.26g 0.46g 20%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.97µg 17%
Iron 1.09mg 0.06mg 13%
Calories 290kcal 43kcal 12%
Zinc 1.2mg 0.01mg 11%
Copper 0.097mg 0.002mg 11%
Calcium 99mg 6mg 9%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Potassium 152mg 3mg 4%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.005mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 4.17g 10.23g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.103mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.17g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog 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
27%
Hot dog
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.