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

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The main differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Espresso

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Espresso has more Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Red Bull Energy Drink is 167% higher.
  • Espresso is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3733.3%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.7%
~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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.6%
~equal in Water ~97.8g

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 Espresso
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 Red Bull Energy Drink Espresso Opinion
Calories 43kcal 9kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 0.12g Red Bull Energy Drink
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Net carbs 10.23g 1.67g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 10.23g 1.67g Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 19mg 80mg Espresso
Calcium 6mg 2mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Potassium 3mg 115mg Espresso
Iron 0.06mg 0.13mg Espresso
Sugar 10.22g 0g Espresso
Copper 0.002mg 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Espresso
Phosphorus 0mg 7mg Espresso
Sodium 39mg 14mg Espresso
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Manganese 0.005mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.001mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 5.207mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.028mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Folate 0µg 1µg Espresso
Choline 0.3mg 2.6mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Red Bull Energy Drink
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Red Bull Energy Drink Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Red Bull Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.