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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
10.23 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.09 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5.19 g
Glucose:
3.4 g
Fructose:
1.63 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)