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

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What are the main differences between Potato and Red Bull Energy Drink ?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Red Bull Energy Drink is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 144% higher.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14066.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +5400%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14066.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +2900%
Contains more Copper +5400%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +826.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +627.2%
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% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +826.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +627.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +345.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +71%
Contains more Other +1144.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +345.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +71%
Contains more Other +1144.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2952.9%
Contains more Glucose +996.8%
Contains more Fructose +526.9%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2952.9%
Contains more Glucose +996.8%
Contains more Fructose +526.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 10.23g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.46g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0g Potato
Carbs 17.49g 10.23g Potato
Calories 77kcal 43kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 0.82g 10.22g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 6mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.06mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 0mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 3mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 39mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.01mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.002mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.005mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 15µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.