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Kit Kat vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and Red Bull

  • Kit Kat has more copper, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and selenium; however, Red Bull is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 165% more than kit Kat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1983.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7600%
Contains more IronIron +1566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10900%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%

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.
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1865.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10735%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 +1315.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1322.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5373.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 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 SucroseSucrose +671.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2025%
Contains more FructoseFructose +715%
~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.
Kit Kat Red Bull
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2.167mg 165%
Saturated fat 17.953g 0g 82%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.97µg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 9.827mg 58%
Fats 25.99g 0g 40%
Copper 0.22mg 0.002mg 24%
Calories 518kcal 43kcal 24%
Phosphorus 135mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 64.59g 10.23g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.54mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0g 15%
Protein 6.51g 0.46g 12%
Calcium 125mg 6mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.06mg 12%
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.103mg 8%
Potassium 231mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.04mg 6%
Choline 31mg 0.3mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.005mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.2g 1.63g 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.01mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 39mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 10.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
20%
Kit Kat
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.