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

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Summary of differences between Red Bull and kit Kat

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, kit Kat is higher in copper, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and selenium.
  • Red Bull covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 165% more than kit Kat.
  • Red Bull has 20 times more vitamin B3 than kit Kat. While Red Bull has 9.827mg of vitamin B3, kit Kat has only 0.5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
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%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5373.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1322.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2025%
Contains more FructoseFructose +715%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +671.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Red Bull Kit Kat
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 Red Bull Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.02mg 165%
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.56µg 59%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 0.5mg 58%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Copper 0.002mg 0.22mg 24%
Calories 43kcal 518kcal 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 135mg 19%
Carbs 10.23g 64.59g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.64mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Protein 0.46g 6.51g 12%
Calcium 6mg 125mg 12%
Iron 0.06mg 1mg 12%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.21mg 8%
Potassium 3mg 231mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.117mg 6%
Choline 0.3mg 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.1mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 29mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Fructose 1.63g 0.2g 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Sodium 39mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 10.22g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g 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
Red Bull Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
30%
Kit Kat

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. Red Bull - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.