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

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Summary of differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Coffee

  • Coffee has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Red Bull Energy Drink .
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 167% more than Coffee.
  • Coffee has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 14% 1.8% 0.26% 2.3% 0.67% 0.27% 0% 5.1% 0.65% 1.1%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360%
~equal in Copper ~0.002mg

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% 0% 0% 10% 24% 184% 92% 500% 246% 0% 0% 0.16%
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5045%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Coffee
3
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +422.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink Coffee Opinion
Calories 43kcal 1kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 0.12g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Net carbs 10.23g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 10.23g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 19mg 3mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Calcium 6mg 2mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Potassium 3mg 49mg Coffee
Iron 0.06mg 0.01mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 0g Coffee
Copper 0.002mg 0.002mg
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coffee
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Coffee
Sodium 39mg 2mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
Manganese 0.005mg 0.023mg Coffee
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.014mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.076mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 0.191mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.254mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.001mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Coffee
Choline 0.3mg 2.6mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Fructose 1.63g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Red Bull Energy Drink Coffee
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
81%
Red Bull Energy Drink
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Red Bull Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.