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Mars vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mars and Red Bull?

  • Red Bull has less iron, calcium, and fiber than mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Red Bull contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Mars
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
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 +1400%
Contains more IronIron +1333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

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.
Mars
1
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 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 +830.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2455.6%
Contains more WaterWater +5148.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 167%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 82%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 61%
Saturated fat 11.651g 0g 53%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 31%
Fats 19.32g 0g 30%
Calories 475kcal 43kcal 22%
Carbs 72.4g 10.23g 21%
Iron 0.86mg 0.06mg 10%
Protein 4.28g 0.46g 8%
Calcium 90mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Caffeine 29mg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Sodium 136mg 39mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 10.23g N/A
Potassium 3mg 0%
Sugar 58.94g 10.22g N/A
Copper 0.002mg 0%
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars 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
0%
Mars
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Bull
Red Bull is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull
Red Bull is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.