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Red Bull vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Red Bull and potato chips

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Red Bull covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 116% more than potato chips.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42400%
Contains more IronIron +2616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15200%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4595.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1421.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%

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 Potato chips
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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.66mg 116%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 3.827mg 38%
Potassium 3mg 1275mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.002mg 0.306mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.84g 25%
Calories 43kcal 536kcal 25%
Phosphorus 0mg 165mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.402mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Iron 0.06mg 1.63mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 10.23g 52.9g 14%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.1µg 14%
Protein 0.46g 7g 13%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.167mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 67mg 11%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg 10%
Choline 0.3mg 37.5mg 7%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.197mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Sodium 39mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 10.22g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.