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Red Bull vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red Bull and pound cake

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, pound cake has more phosphorus, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for Red Bull is 164% higher.
  • Pound cake has 6 times less vitamin B3 than Red Bull. Red Bull has 9.827mg of vitamin B3, while pound cake has 1.615mg.
  • Red Bull is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4866.7%
Contains more IronIron +2366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +4200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%
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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5919.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +244.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +987%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1600%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +353.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +393.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +491.1%
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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.036mg 164%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.36µg 67%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 1.615mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.811g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 0g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.485mg 21%
Phosphorus 0mg 140mg 20%
Iron 0.06mg 1.48mg 18%
Calories 43kcal 353kcal 16%
Sodium 39mg 377mg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Carbs 10.23g 53.64g 14%
Choline 0.3mg 65.6mg 12%
Folate 0µg 42µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.249mg 11%
Protein 0.46g 5g 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 3mg 149mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.43mg 4%
Copper 0.002mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Fructose 1.63g 0.33g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 10.22g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.