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Red Bull Energy Drink vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while McDonald's Big Mac has more Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Red Bull Energy Drink . Red Bull Energy Drink contains 9.827mg of Vitamin B3, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.384mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Red Bull Energy Drink is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5933.3%
Contains more Zinc +19000%
Contains more Copper +4800%
Contains more Manganese +4020%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5933.3%
Contains more Zinc +19000%
Contains more Copper +4800%
Contains more Manganese +4020%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Protein +2469.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +1944.4%
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Protein +2469.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +1944.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1028.3%
Contains more Glucose +226.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.69
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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1028.3%
Contains more Glucose +226.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.69

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 10.23g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 0.46g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 10.23g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 43kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.63g 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 10.22g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 0g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 6mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 0.06mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 19mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 0mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 3mg 181mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 39mg 460mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.002mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.005mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 3.384mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 0µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.88µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 0g 3.803g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink McDonald's Big Mac
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.